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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,229.37, 283,222.19 and 114,581.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,229.37, 283,222.19 and 114,581.85 is: 158,126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,229.37 : 283,222.19 = 114,581.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,229.37/283,222.19 = 114,581.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,229.37x = 283,222.19 × 114,581.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,229.37x = 32,452,121,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,452,121,918.34/205,229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,126.11

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