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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,773.87, 283,978.98 and 115,124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,773.87, 283,978.98 and 115,124.43 is: 158,877.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,773.87 : 283,978.98 = 115,124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,773.87/283,978.98 = 115,124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,773.87x = 283,978.98 × 115,124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,773.87x = 32,692,918,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,692,918,204.48/205,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,877.89

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