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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,562.10, 283,674.40 and 114,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,562.10, 283,674.40 and 114,917.64 is: 158,585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,562.10 : 283,674.40 = 114,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,562.10/283,674.40 = 114,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,562.10x = 283,674.40 × 114,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,562.10x = 32,599,191,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,599,191,871.75/205,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,585.61

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