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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,132.12, 283,096.55 and 114,505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,132.12, 283,096.55 and 114,505.74 is: 158,025.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,132.12 : 283,096.55 = 114,505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,132.12/283,096.55 = 114,505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,132.12x = 283,096.55 × 114,505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,132.12x = 32,416,180,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416,180,235.46/205,132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,025.86

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