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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,256.52, 283,218.48 and 114,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,256.52, 283,218.48 and 114,607.80 is: 158,138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,256.52 : 283,218.48 = 114,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,256.52/283,218.48 = 114,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,256.52x = 283,218.48 × 114,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,256.52x = 32,459,046,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459,046,912.14/205,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,138.93

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