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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,156.02, 283,114.26 and 114,506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,156.02, 283,114.26 and 114,506.76 is: 158,018.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,156.02 : 283,114.26 = 114,506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,156.02/283,114.26 = 114,506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,156.02x = 283,114.26 × 114,506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,156.02x = 32,418,496,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418,496,622.40/205,156.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,018.74

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