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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,562.96, 283,679.00 and 114,923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,562.96, 283,679.00 and 114,923.96 is: 158,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,562.96 : 283,679.00 = 114,923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,562.96/283,679.00 = 114,923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,562.96x = 283,679.00 × 114,923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,562.96x = 32,601,512,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,512,055.83/205,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,596.24

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