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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,330.73, 283,353.38 and 114,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,330.73, 283,353.38 and 114,688.02 is: 158,267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,330.73 : 283,353.38 = 114,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,330.73/283,353.38 = 114,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,330.73x = 283,353.38 × 114,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,330.73x = 32,497,236,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,236,122.30/205,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,267.77

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