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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,693.29, 283,883.03 and 115,054.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,693.29, 283,883.03 and 115,054.29 is: 158,789.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,693.29 : 283,883.03 = 115,054.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,693.29/283,883.03 = 115,054.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,693.29x = 283,883.03 × 115,054.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,693.29x = 32,661,960,315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,661,960,315.88/205,693.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,789.62

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