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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,181.06, 283,164.12 and 114,554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,181.06, 283,164.12 and 114,554.84 is: 158,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,181.06 : 283,164.12 = 114,554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,181.06/283,164.12 = 114,554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,181.06x = 283,164.12 × 114,554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,181.06x = 32,437,819,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,437,819,044.52/205,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,093.64

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