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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,246.35, 283,244.77 and 114,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,246.35, 283,244.77 and 114,599.25 is: 158,149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,246.35 : 283,244.77 = 114,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,246.35/283,244.77 = 114,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,246.35x = 283,244.77 × 114,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,246.35x = 32,459,636,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459,636,505.70/205,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,149.64

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