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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,233.85, 283,219.77 and 114,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,233.85, 283,219.77 and 114,591.24 is: 158,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,233.85 : 283,219.77 = 114,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,233.85/283,219.77 = 114,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,233.85x = 283,219.77 × 114,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,233.85x = 32,454,505,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,505,066.53/205,233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,134.27

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