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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,533.25, 283,599.58 and 114,860.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,533.25, 283,599.58 and 114,860.23 is: 158,486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,533.25 : 283,599.58 = 114,860.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,533.25/283,599.58 = 114,860.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,533.25x = 283,599.58 × 114,860.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,533.25x = 32,574,312,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574,312,986.70/205,533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,486.83

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