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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,195.56, 283,184.13 and 114,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,195.56, 283,184.13 and 114,569.34 is: 158,113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,195.56 : 283,184.13 = 114,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,195.56/283,184.13 = 114,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,195.56x = 283,184.13 × 114,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,195.56x = 32,444,218,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,218,872.57/205,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,113.65

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