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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,570.61, 283,693.69 and 114,930.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,570.61, 283,693.69 and 114,930.39 is: 158,607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,570.61 : 283,693.69 = 114,930.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,570.61/283,693.69 = 114,930.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,570.61x = 283,693.69 × 114,930.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,570.61x = 32,605,027,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605,027,639.75/205,570.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,607.44

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