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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,654.64, 283,817.87 and 115,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,654.64, 283,817.87 and 115,019.04 is: 158,734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,654.64 : 283,817.87 = 115,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,654.64/283,817.87 = 115,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,654.64x = 283,817.87 × 115,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,654.64x = 32,644,458,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,644,458,367.15/205,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,734.37

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