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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,637.04, 283,777.44 and 114,993.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,637.04, 283,777.44 and 114,993.18 is: 158,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,637.04 : 283,777.44 = 114,993.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,637.04/283,777.44 = 114,993.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,637.04x = 283,777.44 × 114,993.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,637.04x = 32,632,470,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632,470,237.86/205,637.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,689.65

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