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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,168.04, 283,130.82 and 114,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,168.04, 283,130.82 and 114,518.76 is: 158,035.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,168.04 : 283,130.82 = 114,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,168.04/283,130.82 = 114,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,168.04x = 283,130.82 × 114,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,168.04x = 32,423,790,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423,790,424.18/205,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,035.29

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