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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,229.16, 283,244.57 and 114,591.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,229.16, 283,244.57 and 114,591.00 is: 158,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,229.16 : 283,244.57 = 114,591.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,229.16/283,244.57 = 114,591.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,229.16x = 283,244.57 × 114,591.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,229.16x = 32,457,277,372.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,457,277,372.21/205,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,151.39

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