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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,328.28, 283,344.56 and 114,683.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,328.28, 283,344.56 and 114,683.82 is: 158,258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,328.28 : 283,344.56 = 114,683.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,328.28/283,344.56 = 114,683.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,328.28x = 283,344.56 × 114,683.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,328.28x = 32,495,036,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,495,036,517.02/205,328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,258.94

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