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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,246.07, 283,236.64 and 114,603.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,246.07, 283,236.64 and 114,603.47 is: 158,151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,246.07 : 283,236.64 = 114,603.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,246.07/283,236.64 = 114,603.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,246.07x = 283,236.64 × 114,603.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,246.07x = 32,459,899,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459,899,785.94/205,246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,151.14

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