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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,317.03, 283,334.45 and 114,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,317.03, 283,334.45 and 114,674.52 is: 158,249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,317.03 : 283,334.45 = 114,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,317.03/283,334.45 = 114,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,317.03x = 283,334.45 × 114,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,317.03x = 32,491,241,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,491,241,479.84/205,317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,249.13

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