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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,134.12, 283,099.32 and 114,507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,134.12, 283,099.32 and 114,507.90 is: 158,028.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,134.12 : 283,099.32 = 114,507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,134.12/283,099.32 = 114,507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,134.12x = 283,099.32 × 114,507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,134.12x = 32,417,108,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417,108,624.63/205,134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,028.85

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