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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,557.08, 283,662.78 and 114,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,557.08, 283,662.78 and 114,913.24 is: 158,576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,557.08 : 283,662.78 = 114,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,557.08/283,662.78 = 114,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,557.08x = 283,662.78 × 114,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,557.08x = 32,596,609,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,596,609,117.21/205,557.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,576.92

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