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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,331.48, 283,354.41 and 114,688.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,331.48, 283,354.41 and 114,688.77 is: 158,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,331.48 : 283,354.41 = 114,688.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,331.48/283,354.41 = 114,688.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,331.48x = 283,354.41 × 114,688.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,331.48x = 32,497,567,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,567,340.20/205,331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,268.80

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