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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,244.39, 283,265.64 and 114,606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,244.39, 283,265.64 and 114,606.23 is: 158,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,244.39 : 283,265.64 = 114,606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,244.39/283,265.64 = 114,606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,244.39x = 283,265.64 × 114,606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,244.39x = 32,464,005,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,464,005,672.61/205,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,172.44

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