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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,130.64, 283,094.47 and 114,504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,130.64, 283,094.47 and 114,504.24 is: 158,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,130.64 : 283,094.47 = 114,504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,130.64/283,094.47 = 114,504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,130.64x = 283,094.47 × 114,504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,130.64x = 32,415,517,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415,517,135.55/205,130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,023.77

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