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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,334.02, 283,357.94 and 114,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,334.02, 283,357.94 and 114,691.26 is: 158,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,334.02 : 283,357.94 = 114,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,334.02/283,357.94 = 114,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,334.02x = 283,357.94 × 114,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,334.02x = 32,498,677,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,677,179.36/205,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,272.25

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