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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,273.62, 283,277.04 and 114,628.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,273.62, 283,277.04 and 114,628.85 is: 158,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,273.62 : 283,277.04 = 114,628.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,273.62/283,277.04 = 114,628.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,273.62x = 283,277.04 × 114,628.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,273.62x = 32,471,721,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,471,721,326.60/205,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,187.50

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