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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,184.12, 283,168.32 and 114,557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,184.12, 283,168.32 and 114,557.92 is: 158,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,184.12 : 283,168.32 = 114,557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,184.12/283,168.32 = 114,557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,184.12x = 283,168.32 × 114,557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,184.12x = 32,439,173,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,439,173,749.09/205,184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,097.88

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