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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,285.36, 283,268.64 and 114,646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,285.36, 283,268.64 and 114,646.24 is: 158,197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,285.36 : 283,268.64 = 114,646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,285.36/283,268.64 = 114,646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,285.36x = 283,268.64 × 114,646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,285.36x = 32,475,684,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475,684,485.91/205,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,197.76

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