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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,562.16, 283,688.94 and 114,918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,562.16, 283,688.94 and 114,918.48 is: 158,594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,562.16 : 283,688.94 = 114,918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,562.16/283,688.94 = 114,918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,562.16x = 283,688.94 × 114,918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,562.16x = 32,601,101,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,101,777.61/205,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,594.86

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