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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,318.83, 283,334.22 and 114,672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,318.83, 283,334.22 and 114,672.18 is: 158,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,318.83 : 283,334.22 = 114,672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,318.83/283,334.22 = 114,672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,318.83x = 283,334.22 × 114,672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,318.83x = 32,490,552,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,490,552,676.00/205,318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,244.39

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