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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,535.07, 283,632.44 and 114,891.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,535.07, 283,632.44 and 114,891.21 is: 158,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,535.07 : 283,632.44 = 114,891.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,535.07/283,632.44 = 114,891.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,535.07x = 283,632.44 × 114,891.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,535.07x = 32,586,873,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,586,873,652.40/205,535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,546.54

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