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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,144.09, 283,125.60 and 114,518.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,144.09, 283,125.60 and 114,518.86 is: 158,050.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,144.09 : 283,125.60 = 114,518.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,144.09/283,125.60 = 114,518.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,144.09x = 283,125.60 × 114,518.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,144.09x = 32,423,220,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423,220,241.00/205,144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,050.96

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