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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,777.05, 283,983.38 and 115,127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,777.05, 283,983.38 and 115,127.63 is: 158,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,777.05 : 283,983.38 = 115,127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,777.05/283,983.38 = 115,127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,777.05x = 283,983.38 × 115,127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,777.05x = 32,694,331,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694,331,503.23/205,777.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,882.30

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