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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,775.93, 283,972.04 and 115,131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,775.93, 283,972.04 and 115,131.87 is: 158,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,775.93 : 283,972.04 = 115,131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,775.93/283,972.04 = 115,131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,775.93x = 283,972.04 × 115,131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,775.93x = 32,694,231,992.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694,231,992.91/205,775.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,882.68

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