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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,642.33, 283,784.47 and 114,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,642.33, 283,784.47 and 114,997.26 is: 158,695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,642.33 : 283,784.47 = 114,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,642.33/283,784.47 = 114,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,642.33x = 283,784.47 × 114,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,642.33x = 32,634,436,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634,436,480.55/205,642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,695.13

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