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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,280.34, 283,287.26 and 114,636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,280.34, 283,287.26 and 114,636.02 is: 158,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,280.34 : 283,287.26 = 114,636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,280.34/283,287.26 = 114,636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,280.34x = 283,287.26 × 114,636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,280.34x = 32,474,922,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474,922,013.49/205,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,197.92

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