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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,695.43, 283,855.94 and 116,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,695.43, 283,855.94 and 116,271.43 is: 160,452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,695.43 : 283,855.94 = 116,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,695.43/283,855.94 = 116,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,695.43x = 283,855.94 × 116,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,695.43x = 33,004,335,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004,335,476.44/205,695.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,452.45

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