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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,240.38, 283,229.02 and 114,597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,240.38, 283,229.02 and 114,597.90 is: 158,143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,240.38 : 283,229.02 = 114,597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,240.38/283,229.02 = 114,597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,240.38x = 283,229.02 × 114,597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,240.38x = 32,457,450,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,457,450,911.06/205,240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,143.59

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