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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,755.57, 283,931.19 and 115,094.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,755.57, 283,931.19 and 115,094.03 is: 158,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,755.57 : 283,931.19 = 115,094.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,755.57/283,931.19 = 115,094.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,755.57x = 283,931.19 × 115,094.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,755.57x = 32,678,783,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678,783,480.14/205,755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,823.32

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