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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,560.52, 283,675.62 and 114,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,560.52, 283,675.62 and 114,921.52 is: 158,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,560.52 : 283,675.62 = 114,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,560.52/283,675.62 = 114,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,560.52x = 283,675.62 × 114,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,560.52x = 32,600,433,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,600,433,159.11/205,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,592.87

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