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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,319.69, 283,338.20 and 114,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,319.69, 283,338.20 and 114,676.94 is: 158,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,319.69 : 283,338.20 = 114,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,319.69/283,338.20 = 114,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,319.69x = 283,338.20 × 114,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,319.69x = 32,492,358,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,492,358,756.15/205,319.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,252.52

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