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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,537.08, 283,635.20 and 114,893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,537.08, 283,635.20 and 114,893.22 is: 158,549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,537.08 : 283,635.20 = 114,893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,537.08/283,635.20 = 114,893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,537.08x = 283,635.20 × 114,893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,537.08x = 32,587,761,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,587,761,433.34/205,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,549.31

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