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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,741.47, 283,911.78 and 115,079.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,741.47, 283,911.78 and 115,079.91 is: 158,803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,741.47 : 283,911.78 = 115,079.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,741.47/283,911.78 = 115,079.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,741.47x = 283,911.78 × 115,079.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,741.47x = 32,672,543,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,672,543,852.73/205,741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,803.88

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