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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,319.48, 283,322.44 and 114,662.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,319.48, 283,322.44 and 114,662.86 is: 158,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,319.48 : 283,322.44 = 114,662.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,319.48/283,322.44 = 114,662.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,319.48x = 283,322.44 × 114,662.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,319.48x = 32,486,561,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,486,561,272.58/205,319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,224.45

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