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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,754.96, 283,947.88 and 115,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,754.96, 283,947.88 and 115,108.82 is: 158,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,754.96 : 283,947.88 = 115,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,754.96/283,947.88 = 115,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,754.96x = 283,947.88 × 115,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,754.96x = 32,684,905,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684,905,408.30/205,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,853.55

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