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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,333.76, 283,357.60 and 114,691.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,333.76, 283,357.60 and 114,691.01 is: 158,271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,333.76 : 283,357.60 = 114,691.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,333.76/283,357.60 = 114,691.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,333.76x = 283,357.60 × 114,691.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,333.76x = 32,498,567,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,567,631.66/205,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,271.91

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