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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,228.04, 283,211.93 and 114,585.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,228.04, 283,211.93 and 114,585.39 is: 158,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,228.04 : 283,211.93 = 114,585.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,228.04/283,211.93 = 114,585.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,228.04x = 283,211.93 × 114,585.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,228.04x = 32,451,949,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451,949,738.17/205,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,126.30

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