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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,231.44, 283,216.70 and 114,588.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,231.44, 283,216.70 and 114,588.95 is: 158,131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,231.44 : 283,216.70 = 114,588.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,231.44/283,216.70 = 114,588.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,231.44x = 283,216.70 × 114,588.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,231.44x = 32,453,503,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453,503,145.85/205,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,131.25

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