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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,329.35, 283,351.48 and 114,686.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,329.35, 283,351.48 and 114,686.63 is: 158,265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,329.35 : 283,351.48 = 114,686.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,329.35/283,351.48 = 114,686.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,329.35x = 283,351.48 × 114,686.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,329.35x = 32,496,627,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496,627,944.77/205,329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,265.87

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