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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,467.23, 283,555.98 and 114,823.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,467.23, 283,555.98 and 114,823.37 is: 158,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,467.23 : 283,555.98 = 114,823.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,467.23/283,555.98 = 114,823.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,467.23x = 283,555.98 × 114,823.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,467.23x = 32,558,853,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,558,853,207.25/205,467.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,462.51

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