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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,320.98, 283,324.50 and 114,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,320.98, 283,324.50 and 114,664.36 is: 158,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,320.98 : 283,324.50 = 114,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,320.98/283,324.50 = 114,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,320.98x = 283,324.50 × 114,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,320.98x = 32,487,222,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,487,222,464.82/205,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,226.51

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