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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,617.26, 283,750.22 and 114,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,617.26, 283,750.22 and 114,973.40 is: 158,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,617.26 : 283,750.22 = 114,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,617.26/283,750.22 = 114,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,617.26x = 283,750.22 × 114,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,617.26x = 32,623,727,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623,727,544.15/205,617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,662.40

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