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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,337.07, 283,362.12 and 114,694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,337.07, 283,362.12 and 114,694.29 is: 158,276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,337.07 : 283,362.12 = 114,694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,337.07/283,362.12 = 114,694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,337.07x = 283,362.12 × 114,694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,337.07x = 32,500,017,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,017,166.29/205,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,276.42

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