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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,246.85, 283,245.46 and 114,599.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,246.85, 283,245.46 and 114,599.75 is: 158,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,246.85 : 283,245.46 = 114,599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,246.85/283,245.46 = 114,599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,246.85x = 283,245.46 × 114,599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,246.85x = 32,459,858,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459,858,904.64/205,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,150.34

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