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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,541.07, 283,640.70 and 114,897.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,541.07, 283,640.70 and 114,897.21 is: 158,554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,541.07 : 283,640.70 = 114,897.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,541.07/283,640.70 = 114,897.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,541.07x = 283,640.70 × 114,897.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,541.07x = 32,589,525,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589,525,072.45/205,541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,554.81

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