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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,327.76, 283,349.31 and 114,685.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,327.76, 283,349.31 and 114,685.01 is: 158,263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,327.76 : 283,349.31 = 114,685.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,327.76/283,349.31 = 114,685.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,327.76x = 283,349.31 × 114,685.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,327.76x = 32,495,917,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,495,917,034.10/205,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,263.64

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