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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,334.52, 283,358.63 and 114,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,334.52, 283,358.63 and 114,691.76 is: 158,272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,334.52 : 283,358.63 = 114,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,334.52/283,358.63 = 114,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,334.52x = 283,358.63 × 114,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,334.52x = 32,498,897,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,897,995.64/205,334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,272.94

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