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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,320.48, 283,323.82 and 114,663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,320.48, 283,323.82 and 114,663.86 is: 158,225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,320.48 : 283,323.82 = 114,663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,320.48/283,323.82 = 114,663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,320.48x = 283,323.82 × 114,663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,320.48x = 32,487,002,831.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,487,002,831.15/205,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,225.83

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