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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,550.06, 283,647.52 and 114,887.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,550.06, 283,647.52 and 114,887.97 is: 158,538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,550.06 : 283,647.52 = 114,887.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,550.06/283,647.52 = 114,887.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,550.06x = 283,647.52 × 114,887.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,550.06x = 32,587,687,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,587,687,911.94/205,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,538.94

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