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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,769.14, 283,945.22 and 115,117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,769.14, 283,945.22 and 115,117.99 is: 158,853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,769.14 : 283,945.22 = 115,117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,769.14/283,945.22 = 115,117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,769.14x = 283,945.22 × 115,117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,769.14x = 32,687,202,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687,202,996.51/205,769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,853.77

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