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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,238.38, 283,226.26 and 114,595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,238.38, 283,226.26 and 114,595.90 is: 158,140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,238.38 : 283,226.26 = 114,595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,238.38/283,226.26 = 114,595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,238.38x = 283,226.26 × 114,595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,238.38x = 32,456,568,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456,568,168.33/205,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,140.83

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