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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,146.25, 283,090.31 and 114,508.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,146.25, 283,090.31 and 114,508.06 is: 158,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,146.25 : 283,090.31 = 114,508.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,146.25/283,090.31 = 114,508.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,146.25x = 283,090.31 × 114,508.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,146.25x = 32,416,120,922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416,120,922.63/205,146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,014.69

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