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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,538.07, 283,636.58 and 114,894.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,538.07, 283,636.58 and 114,894.21 is: 158,550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,538.07 : 283,636.58 = 114,894.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,538.07/283,636.58 = 114,894.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,538.07x = 283,636.58 × 114,894.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,538.07x = 32,588,200,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,588,200,211.73/205,538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,550.68

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