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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,556.08, 283,661.40 and 114,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,556.08, 283,661.40 and 114,912.24 is: 158,575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,556.08 : 283,661.40 = 114,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,556.08/283,661.40 = 114,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,556.08x = 283,661.40 × 114,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,556.08x = 32,596,166,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,596,166,875.54/205,556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,575.54

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