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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,289.84, 283,283.82 and 114,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,289.84, 283,283.82 and 114,638.72 is: 158,192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,289.84 : 283,283.82 = 114,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,289.84/283,283.82 = 114,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,289.84x = 283,283.82 × 114,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,289.84x = 32,475,294,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475,294,521.51/205,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,192.41

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