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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,332.93, 283,360.61 and 114,692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,332.93, 283,360.61 and 114,692.72 is: 158,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,332.93 : 283,360.61 = 114,692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,332.93/283,360.61 = 114,692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,332.93x = 283,360.61 × 114,692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,332.93x = 32,499,397,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,397,971.69/205,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,276.60

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