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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,328.88, 283,350.84 and 114,686.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,328.88, 283,350.84 and 114,686.16 is: 158,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,328.88 : 283,350.84 = 114,686.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,328.88/283,350.84 = 114,686.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,328.88x = 283,350.84 × 114,686.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,328.88x = 32,496,419,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496,419,772.37/205,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,265.22

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