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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,650.48, 283,733.10 and 114,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,650.48, 283,733.10 and 114,994.20 is: 158,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,650.48 : 283,733.10 = 114,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,650.48/283,733.10 = 114,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,650.48x = 283,733.10 × 114,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,650.48x = 32,627,660,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,627,660,848.02/205,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,655.89

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