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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,330.60, 283,353.21 and 114,687.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,330.60, 283,353.21 and 114,687.89 is: 158,267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,330.60 : 283,353.21 = 114,687.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,330.60/283,353.21 = 114,687.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,330.60x = 283,353.21 × 114,687.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,330.60x = 32,497,181,779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,181,779.63/205,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,267.60

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