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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,005.34, 282,907.83 and 114,359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,005.34, 282,907.83 and 114,359.05 is: 157,815.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,005.34 : 282,907.83 = 114,359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,005.34/282,907.83 = 114,359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,005.34x = 282,907.83 × 114,359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,005.34x = 32,353,070,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,353,070,676.36/205,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,815.75

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