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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,330.85, 283,353.58 and 114,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,330.85, 283,353.58 and 114,688.10 is: 158,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,330.85 : 283,353.58 = 114,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,330.85/283,353.58 = 114,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,330.85x = 283,353.58 × 114,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,330.85x = 32,497,283,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,283,718.40/205,330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,267.91

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