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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,184.34, 283,119.30 and 114,535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,184.34, 283,119.30 and 114,535.62 is: 158,039.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,184.34 : 283,119.30 = 114,535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,184.34/283,119.30 = 114,535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,184.34x = 283,119.30 × 114,535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,184.34x = 32,427,244,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427,244,559.47/205,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,039.57

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