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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,185.35, 283,144.05 and 114,547.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,185.35, 283,144.05 and 114,547.07 is: 158,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,185.35 : 283,144.05 = 114,547.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,185.35/283,144.05 = 114,547.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,185.35x = 283,144.05 × 114,547.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,185.35x = 32,433,322,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433,322,023.29/205,185.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,068.41

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