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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,331.26, 283,354.14 and 114,688.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,331.26, 283,354.14 and 114,688.51 is: 158,268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,331.26 : 283,354.14 = 114,688.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,331.26/283,354.14 = 114,688.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,331.26x = 283,354.14 × 114,688.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,331.26x = 32,497,462,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,462,702.16/205,331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,268.47

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