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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,695.18, 283,855.59 and 116,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,695.18, 283,855.59 and 116,271.18 is: 160,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,695.18 : 283,855.59 = 116,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,695.18/283,855.59 = 116,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,695.18x = 283,855.59 × 116,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,695.18x = 33,004,224,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004,224,398.90/205,695.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,452.10

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