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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,226.64, 283,210.01 and 114,584.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,226.64, 283,210.01 and 114,584.00 is: 158,124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,226.64 : 283,210.01 = 114,584.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,226.64/283,210.01 = 114,584.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,226.64x = 283,210.01 × 114,584.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,226.64x = 32,451,334,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451,334,226.56/205,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,124.38

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