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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,229.04, 283,213.31 and 114,586.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,229.04, 283,213.31 and 114,586.39 is: 158,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,229.04 : 283,213.31 = 114,586.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,229.04/283,213.31 = 114,586.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,229.04x = 283,213.31 × 114,586.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,229.04x = 32,452,390,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,452,390,792.85/205,229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,127.67

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