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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,325.11, 283,342.81 and 114,678.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,325.11, 283,342.81 and 114,678.41 is: 158,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,325.11 : 283,342.81 = 114,678.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,325.11/283,342.81 = 114,678.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,325.11x = 283,342.81 × 114,678.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,325.11x = 32,493,302,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493,302,362.34/205,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,252.94

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