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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,169.58, 283,133.24 and 114,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,169.58, 283,133.24 and 114,524.76 is: 158,043.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,169.58 : 283,133.24 = 114,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,169.58/283,133.24 = 114,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,169.58x = 283,133.24 × 114,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,169.58x = 32,425,766,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,766,359.02/205,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,043.73

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