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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,999.23, 284,278.90 and 114,124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,999.23, 284,278.90 and 114,124.49 is: 157,491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,999.23 : 284,278.90 = 114,124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,999.23/284,278.90 = 114,124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,999.23x = 284,278.90 × 114,124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,999.23x = 32,443,182,773.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,443,182,773.56/205,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,491.77

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