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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,333.02, 283,356.56 and 114,690.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,333.02, 283,356.56 and 114,690.26 is: 158,270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,333.02 : 283,356.56 = 114,690.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,333.02/283,356.56 = 114,690.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,333.02x = 283,356.56 × 114,690.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,333.02x = 32,498,235,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,235,548.87/205,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,270.87

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