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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,237.67, 283,225.23 and 114,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,237.67, 283,225.23 and 114,595.16 is: 158,139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,237.67 : 283,225.23 = 114,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,237.67/283,225.23 = 114,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,237.67x = 283,225.23 × 114,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,237.67x = 32,456,239,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456,239,131.76/205,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,139.78

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