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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,126.23, 283,074.46 and 114,482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,126.23, 283,074.46 and 114,482.19 is: 157,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,126.23 : 283,074.46 = 114,482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,126.23/283,074.46 = 114,482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,126.23x = 283,074.46 × 114,482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,126.23x = 32,406,984,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,984,113.87/205,126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,985.57

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