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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,336.27, 283,361.04 and 114,693.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,336.27, 283,361.04 and 114,693.51 is: 158,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,336.27 : 283,361.04 = 114,693.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,336.27/283,361.04 = 114,693.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,336.27x = 283,361.04 × 114,693.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,336.27x = 32,499,672,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,672,274.85/205,336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,275.36

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