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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,333.47, 283,357.14 and 114,690.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,333.47, 283,357.14 and 114,690.75 is: 158,271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,333.47 : 283,357.14 = 114,690.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,333.47/283,357.14 = 114,690.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,333.47x = 283,357.14 × 114,690.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,333.47x = 32,498,442,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,442,904.46/205,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,271.53

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