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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,539.07, 283,637.95 and 114,895.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,539.07, 283,637.95 and 114,895.21 is: 158,552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,539.07 : 283,637.95 = 114,895.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,539.07/283,637.95 = 114,895.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,539.07x = 283,637.95 × 114,895.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,539.07x = 32,588,641,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,588,641,829.22/205,539.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,552.05

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