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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,654.23, 283,738.26 and 114,997.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,654.23, 283,738.26 and 114,997.95 is: 158,661.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,654.23 : 283,738.26 = 114,997.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,654.23/283,738.26 = 114,997.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,654.23x = 283,738.26 × 114,997.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,654.23x = 32,629,318,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,629,318,236.57/205,654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,661.06

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