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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,540.08, 283,639.32 and 114,896.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,540.08, 283,639.32 and 114,896.22 is: 158,553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,540.08 : 283,639.32 = 114,896.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,540.08/283,639.32 = 114,896.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,540.08x = 283,639.32 × 114,896.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,540.08x = 32,589,085,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589,085,711.37/205,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,553.43

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