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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,133.94, 283,099.04 and 114,507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,133.94, 283,099.04 and 114,507.53 is: 158,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,133.94 : 283,099.04 = 114,507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,133.94/283,099.04 = 114,507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,133.94x = 283,099.04 × 114,507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,133.94x = 32,416,969,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416,969,827.74/205,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,028.31

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