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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,244.40, 283,234.54 and 114,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,244.40, 283,234.54 and 114,601.88 is: 158,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,244.40 : 283,234.54 = 114,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,244.40/283,234.54 = 114,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,244.40x = 283,234.54 × 114,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,244.40x = 32,459,210,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459,210,764.94/205,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,149.07

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