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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,183.28, 283,161.48 and 114,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,183.28, 283,161.48 and 114,544.28 is: 158,075.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,183.28 : 283,161.48 = 114,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,183.28/283,161.48 = 114,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,183.28x = 283,161.48 × 114,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,183.28x = 32,434,527,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434,527,850.33/205,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,075.88

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