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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,250.36, 283,250.30 and 114,603.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,250.36, 283,250.30 and 114,603.26 is: 158,155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,250.36 : 283,250.30 = 114,603.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,250.36/283,250.30 = 114,603.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,250.36x = 283,250.30 × 114,603.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,250.36x = 32,461,407,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,461,407,775.98/205,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,155.18

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