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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,695.36, 283,851.84 and 116,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,695.36, 283,851.84 and 116,273.28 is: 160,452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,695.36 : 283,851.84 = 116,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,695.36/283,851.84 = 116,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,695.36x = 283,851.84 × 116,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,695.36x = 33,004,384,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004,384,470.84/205,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,452.74

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