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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,550.34, 283,663.20 and 114,896.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,550.34, 283,663.20 and 114,896.57 is: 158,559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,550.34 : 283,663.20 = 114,896.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,550.34/283,663.20 = 114,896.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,550.34x = 283,663.20 × 114,896.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,550.34x = 32,591,928,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,591,928,715.22/205,550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,559.35

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