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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,240.33, 283,249.16 and 114,613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,240.33, 283,249.16 and 114,613.80 is: 158,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,240.33 : 283,249.16 = 114,613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,240.33/283,249.16 = 114,613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,240.33x = 283,249.16 × 114,613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,240.33x = 32,464,262,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,464,262,431.14/205,240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,176.82

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