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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,332.96, 283,356.47 and 114,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,332.96, 283,356.47 and 114,690.24 is: 158,270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,332.96 : 283,356.47 = 114,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,332.96/283,356.47 = 114,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,332.96x = 283,356.47 × 114,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,332.96x = 32,498,220,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,220,133.07/205,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,270.84

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