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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,604.39, 283,720.91 and 114,967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,604.39, 283,720.91 and 114,967.82 is: 158,648.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,604.39 : 283,720.91 = 114,967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,604.39/283,720.91 = 114,967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,604.39x = 283,720.91 × 114,967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,604.39x = 32,618,772,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618,772,517.67/205,604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,648.23

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