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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,335.02, 283,359.31 and 114,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,335.02, 283,359.31 and 114,692.26 is: 158,273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,335.02 : 283,359.31 = 114,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,335.02/283,359.31 = 114,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,335.02x = 283,359.31 × 114,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,335.02x = 32,499,119,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,119,655.94/205,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,273.63

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