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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,270.58, 283,248.42 and 114,631.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,270.58, 283,248.42 and 114,631.58 is: 158,177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,270.58 : 283,248.42 = 114,631.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,270.58/283,248.42 = 114,631.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,270.58x = 283,248.42 × 114,631.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,270.58x = 32,469,213,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,469,213,917.10/205,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,177.63

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