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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,334.21, 283,358.18 and 114,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,334.21, 283,358.18 and 114,691.50 is: 158,272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,334.21 : 283,358.18 = 114,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,334.21/283,358.18 = 114,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,334.21x = 283,358.18 × 114,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,334.21x = 32,498,774,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,774,988.20/205,334.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,272.58

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