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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,329.63, 283,351.90 and 114,686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,329.63, 283,351.90 and 114,686.88 is: 158,266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,329.63 : 283,351.90 = 114,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,329.63/283,351.90 = 114,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,329.63x = 283,351.90 × 114,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,329.63x = 32,496,745,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496,745,066.35/205,329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,266.23

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