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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,626.23, 283,762.58 and 114,982.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,626.23, 283,762.58 and 114,982.37 is: 158,674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,626.23 : 283,762.58 = 114,982.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,626.23/283,762.58 = 114,982.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,626.23x = 283,762.58 × 114,982.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,626.23x = 32,627,693,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,627,693,036.10/205,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,674.76

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