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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,329.88, 283,352.22 and 114,687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,329.88, 283,352.22 and 114,687.16 is: 158,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,329.88 : 283,352.22 = 114,687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,329.88/283,352.22 = 114,687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,329.88x = 283,352.22 × 114,687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,329.88x = 32,496,861,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496,861,391.50/205,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,266.60

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