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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,318.06, 283,335.91 and 114,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,318.06, 283,335.91 and 114,675.28 is: 158,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,318.06 : 283,335.91 = 114,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,318.06/283,335.91 = 114,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,318.06x = 283,335.91 × 114,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,318.06x = 32,491,624,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,491,624,880.79/205,318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,250.20

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