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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,566.89, 283,681.00 and 114,922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,566.89, 283,681.00 and 114,922.42 is: 158,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,566.89 : 283,681.00 = 114,922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,566.89/283,681.00 = 114,922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,566.89x = 283,681.00 × 114,922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,566.89x = 32,601,306,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,306,462.47/205,566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,592.21

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