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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,247.35, 283,246.15 and 114,600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,247.35, 283,246.15 and 114,600.25 is: 158,151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,247.35 : 283,246.15 = 114,600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,247.35/283,246.15 = 114,600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,247.35x = 283,246.15 × 114,600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,247.35x = 32,460,079,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,460,079,601.54/205,247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,151.03

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