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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,542.07, 283,642.08 and 114,898.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,542.07, 283,642.08 and 114,898.21 is: 158,556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,542.07 : 283,642.08 = 114,898.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,542.07/283,642.08 = 114,898.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,542.07x = 283,642.08 × 114,898.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,542.07x = 32,589,967,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589,967,272.68/205,542.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,556.19

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