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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,268.82, 283,265.46 and 114,622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,268.82, 283,265.46 and 114,622.26 is: 158,175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,268.82 : 283,265.46 = 114,622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,268.82/283,265.46 = 114,622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,268.82x = 283,265.46 × 114,622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,268.82x = 32,468,527,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,468,527,205.14/205,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,175.64

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