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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,641.27, 283,783.01 and 114,996.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,641.27, 283,783.01 and 114,996.19 is: 158,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,641.27 : 283,783.01 = 114,996.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,641.27/283,783.01 = 114,996.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,641.27x = 283,783.01 × 114,996.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,641.27x = 32,633,964,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,633,964,936.73/205,641.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,693.66

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