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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,248.35, 283,247.53 and 114,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,248.35, 283,247.53 and 114,601.25 is: 158,152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,248.35 : 283,247.53 = 114,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,248.35/283,247.53 = 114,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,248.35x = 283,247.53 × 114,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,248.35x = 32,460,520,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,460,520,997.41/205,248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,152.41

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