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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,332.49, 283,355.79 and 114,689.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,332.49, 283,355.79 and 114,689.77 is: 158,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,332.49 : 283,355.79 = 114,689.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,332.49/283,355.79 = 114,689.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,332.49x = 283,355.79 × 114,689.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,332.49x = 32,498,008,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,008,966.49/205,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,270.18

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