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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,466.23, 283,554.60 and 114,822.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,466.23, 283,554.60 and 114,822.37 is: 158,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,466.23 : 283,554.60 = 114,822.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,466.23/283,554.60 = 114,822.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,466.23x = 283,554.60 × 114,822.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,466.23x = 32,558,410,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,558,410,487.52/205,466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,461.13

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