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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,325.76, 283,329.54 and 114,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,325.76, 283,329.54 and 114,674.52 is: 158,239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,325.76 : 283,329.54 = 114,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,325.76/283,329.54 = 114,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,325.76x = 283,329.54 × 114,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,325.76x = 32,490,679,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,490,679,001.32/205,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,239.66

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