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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,335.96, 283,360.61 and 114,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,335.96, 283,360.61 and 114,693.24 is: 158,274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,335.96 : 283,360.61 = 114,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,335.96/283,360.61 = 114,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,335.96x = 283,360.61 × 114,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,335.96x = 32,499,546,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,546,449.28/205,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,274.99

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