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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,167.59, 283,130.49 and 114,522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,167.59, 283,130.49 and 114,522.75 is: 158,040.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,167.59 : 283,130.49 = 114,522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,167.59/283,130.49 = 114,522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,167.59x = 283,130.49 × 114,522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,167.59x = 32,424,882,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424,882,323.65/205,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,040.96

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