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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,287.84, 283,281.06 and 114,636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,287.84, 283,281.06 and 114,636.72 is: 158,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,287.84 : 283,281.06 = 114,636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,287.84/283,281.06 = 114,636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,287.84x = 283,281.06 × 114,636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,287.84x = 32,474,411,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474,411,556.52/205,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,189.65

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