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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,331.98, 283,355.10 and 114,689.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,331.98, 283,355.10 and 114,689.27 is: 158,269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,331.98 : 283,355.10 = 114,689.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,331.98/283,355.10 = 114,689.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,331.98x = 283,355.10 × 114,689.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,331.98x = 32,497,788,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497,788,153.00/205,331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,269.49

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