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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,230.66, 283,246.64 and 114,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,230.66, 283,246.64 and 114,592.50 is: 158,153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,230.66 : 283,246.64 = 114,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,230.66/283,246.64 = 114,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,230.66x = 283,246.64 × 114,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,230.66x = 32,457,940,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,457,940,021.24/205,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,153.47

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