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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,334.06, 283,357.98 and 114,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,334.06, 283,357.98 and 114,691.28 is: 158,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,334.06 : 283,357.98 = 114,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,334.06/283,357.98 = 114,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,334.06x = 283,357.98 × 114,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,334.06x = 32,498,688,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,688,007.62/205,334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,272.27

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