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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,661.76, 283,748.64 and 115,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,661.76, 283,748.64 and 115,005.48 is: 158,671.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,661.76 : 283,748.64 = 115,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,661.76/283,748.64 = 115,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,661.76x = 283,748.64 × 115,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,661.76x = 32,632,648,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632,648,542.55/205,661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,671.44

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