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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,145.60, 283,127.67 and 114,520.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,145.60, 283,127.67 and 114,520.37 is: 158,053.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,145.60 : 283,127.67 = 114,520.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,145.60/283,127.67 = 114,520.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,145.60x = 283,127.67 × 114,520.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,145.60x = 32,423,884,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423,884,110.00/205,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,053.04

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