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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,167.08, 283,129.80 and 114,522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,167.08, 283,129.80 and 114,522.25 is: 158,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,167.08 : 283,129.80 = 114,522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,167.08/283,129.80 = 114,522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,167.08x = 283,129.80 × 114,522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,167.08x = 32,424,661,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424,661,738.05/205,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,040.27

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