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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,233.13, 283,219.03 and 114,590.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,233.13, 283,219.03 and 114,590.63 is: 158,133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,233.13 : 283,219.03 = 114,590.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,233.13/283,219.03 = 114,590.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,233.13x = 283,219.03 × 114,590.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,233.13x = 32,454,247,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,247,926.97/205,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,133.58

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