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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,926.93, 284,175.54 and 114,044.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,926.93, 284,175.54 and 114,044.31 is: 157,379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,926.93 : 284,175.54 = 114,044.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,926.93/284,175.54 = 114,044.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,926.93x = 284,175.54 × 114,044.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,926.93x = 32,408,603,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408,603,378.18/205,926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,379.14

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