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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,641, 283,782.60 and 114,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,641, 283,782.60 and 114,995.92 is: 158,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,641 : 283,782.60 = 114,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,641/283,782.60 = 114,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,641x = 283,782.60 × 114,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,641x = 32,633,841,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,633,841,166.99/205,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,693.26

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