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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,330.61, 283,350.38 and 114,683.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,330.61, 283,350.38 and 114,683.91 is: 158,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,330.61 : 283,350.38 = 114,683.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,330.61/283,350.38 = 114,683.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,330.61x = 283,350.38 × 114,683.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,330.61x = 32,495,728,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,495,728,904.97/205,330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,260.52

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