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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,641.83, 283,783.79 and 114,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,641.83, 283,783.79 and 114,996.76 is: 158,694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,641.83 : 283,783.79 = 114,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,641.83/283,783.79 = 114,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,641.83x = 283,783.79 × 114,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,641.83x = 32,634,214,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634,214,396.62/205,641.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,694.44

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