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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,238.80, 283,247.06 and 114,612.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,238.80, 283,247.06 and 114,612.28 is: 158,174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,238.80 : 283,247.06 = 114,612.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,238.80/283,247.06 = 114,612.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,238.80x = 283,247.06 × 114,612.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,238.80x = 32,463,591,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,463,591,349.90/205,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,174.73

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