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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,236.12, 283,223.18 and 114,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,236.12, 283,223.18 and 114,593.64 is: 158,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,236.12 : 283,223.18 = 114,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,236.12/283,223.18 = 114,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,236.12x = 283,223.18 × 114,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,236.12x = 32,455,574,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455,574,555.61/205,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,137.73

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