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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,330.76, 283,353.45 and 114,688.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,330.76, 283,353.45 and 114,688.01 is: 158,267.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,330.76 : 283,353.45 = 114,688.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,330.76/283,353.45 = 114,688.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,330.76x = 283,353.45 × 114,688.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,330.76x = 32,497,241,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,241,890.37/205,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,267.78

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