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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,674.68, 283,845.48 and 115,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,674.68, 283,845.48 and 115,039.04 is: 158,761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,674.68 : 283,845.48 = 115,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,674.68/283,845.48 = 115,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,674.68x = 283,845.48 × 115,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,674.68x = 32,653,311,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,653,311,527.54/205,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,761.94

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