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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,239.17, 283,227.30 and 114,596.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,239.17, 283,227.30 and 114,596.66 is: 158,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,239.17 : 283,227.30 = 114,596.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,239.17/283,227.30 = 114,596.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,239.17x = 283,227.30 × 114,596.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,239.17x = 32,456,901,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456,901,184.68/205,239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,141.85

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