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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,535.75, 283,603.02 and 114,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,535.75, 283,603.02 and 114,862.73 is: 158,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,535.75 : 283,603.02 = 114,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,535.75/283,603.02 = 114,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,535.75x = 283,603.02 × 114,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,535.75x = 32,575,417,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,575,417,113.44/205,535.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,490.27

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