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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,327.28, 283,343.18 and 114,682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,327.28, 283,343.18 and 114,682.82 is: 158,257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,327.28 : 283,343.18 = 114,682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,327.28/283,343.18 = 114,682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,327.28x = 283,343.18 × 114,682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,327.28x = 32,494,594,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494,594,910.17/205,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,257.56

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