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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,625.61, 283,761.73 and 114,981.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,625.61, 283,761.73 and 114,981.75 is: 158,673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,625.61 : 283,761.73 = 114,981.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,625.61/283,761.73 = 114,981.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,625.61x = 283,761.73 × 114,981.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,625.61x = 32,627,418,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,627,418,879.62/205,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,673.91

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