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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,227.12, 283,219.08 and 114,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,227.12, 283,219.08 and 114,579.60 is: 158,123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,227.12 : 283,219.08 = 114,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,227.12/283,219.08 = 114,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,227.12x = 283,219.08 × 114,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,227.12x = 32,451,128,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451,128,898.77/205,227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,123.00

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