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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,010.28, 282,915.72 and 114,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,010.28, 282,915.72 and 114,372 is: 157,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,010.28 : 282,915.72 = 114,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,010.28/282,915.72 = 114,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,010.28x = 282,915.72 × 114,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,010.28x = 32,357,636,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357,636,727.84/205,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,834.22

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