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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,174.14, 283,141.07 and 114,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,174.14, 283,141.07 and 114,528.48 is: 158,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,174.14 : 283,141.07 = 114,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,174.14/283,141.07 = 114,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,174.14x = 283,141.07 × 114,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,174.14x = 32,427,716,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427,716,372.67/205,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,049.72

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