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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,254.36, 283,255.82 and 114,607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,254.36, 283,255.82 and 114,607.26 is: 158,160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,254.36 : 283,255.82 = 114,607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,254.36/283,255.82 = 114,607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,254.36x = 283,255.82 × 114,607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,254.36x = 32,463,173,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,463,173,409.25/205,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,160.70

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