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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,154.24, 283,101.34 and 114,516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,154.24, 283,101.34 and 114,516.06 is: 158,025.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,154.24 : 283,101.34 = 114,516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,154.24/283,101.34 = 114,516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,154.24x = 283,101.34 × 114,516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,154.24x = 32,419,650,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,419,650,037.52/205,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,025.74

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