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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,444.30, 283,512.50 and 114,800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,444.30, 283,512.50 and 114,800.36 is: 158,424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,444.30 : 283,512.50 = 114,800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,444.30/283,512.50 = 114,800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,444.30x = 283,512.50 × 114,800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,444.30x = 32,547,336,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,547,336,149.19/205,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,424.14

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