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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,186.39, 283,152.51 and 114,550.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,186.39, 283,152.51 and 114,550.79 is: 158,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,186.39 : 283,152.51 = 114,550.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,186.39/283,152.51 = 114,550.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,186.39x = 283,152.51 × 114,550.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,186.39x = 32,435,343,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435,343,653.12/205,186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,077.46

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