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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,194.32, 283,133.08 and 114,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,194.32, 283,133.08 and 114,545.60 is: 158,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,194.32 : 283,133.08 = 114,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,194.32/283,133.08 = 114,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,194.32x = 283,133.08 × 114,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,194.32x = 32,431,648,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431,648,528.45/205,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,053.34

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