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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,333.39, 283,357.08 and 114,690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,333.39, 283,357.08 and 114,690.63 is: 158,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,333.39 : 283,357.08 = 114,690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,333.39/283,357.08 = 114,690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,333.39x = 283,357.08 × 114,690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,333.39x = 32,498,402,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,402,020.16/205,333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,271.40

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