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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,152.32, 283,110.53 and 114,508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,152.32, 283,110.53 and 114,508.28 is: 158,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,152.32 : 283,110.53 = 114,508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,152.32/283,110.53 = 114,508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,152.32x = 283,110.53 × 114,508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,152.32x = 32,418,497,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418,497,852.09/205,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,021.60

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