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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,132.92, 283,097.64 and 114,506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,132.92, 283,097.64 and 114,506.52 is: 158,026.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,132.92 : 283,097.64 = 114,506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,132.92/283,097.64 = 114,506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,132.92x = 283,097.64 × 114,506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,132.92x = 32,416,525,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416,525,576.61/205,132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,026.93

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