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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,253.36, 283,254.44 and 114,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,253.36, 283,254.44 and 114,606.26 is: 158,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,253.36 : 283,254.44 = 114,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,253.36/283,254.44 = 114,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,253.36x = 283,254.44 × 114,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,253.36x = 32,462,731,996.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,462,731,996.79/205,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,159.32

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