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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,331.73, 283,354.75 and 114,689.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,331.73, 283,354.75 and 114,689.02 is: 158,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,331.73 : 283,354.75 = 114,689.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,331.73/283,354.75 = 114,689.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,331.73x = 283,354.75 × 114,689.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,331.73x = 32,497,678,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,678,589.85/205,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,269.15

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