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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,272.62, 283,275.66 and 114,627.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,272.62, 283,275.66 and 114,627.85 is: 158,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,272.62 : 283,275.66 = 114,627.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,272.62/283,275.66 = 114,627.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,272.62x = 283,275.66 × 114,627.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,272.62x = 32,471,278,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,471,278,725.09/205,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,186.12

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