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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,150.08, 283,107.42 and 114,506.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,150.08, 283,107.42 and 114,506.01 is: 158,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,150.08 : 283,107.42 = 114,506.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,150.08/283,107.42 = 114,506.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,150.08x = 283,107.42 × 114,506.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,150.08x = 32,417,501,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417,501,065.59/205,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,018.47

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