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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,337.78, 283,363.16 and 114,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,337.78, 283,363.16 and 114,695.04 is: 158,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,337.78 : 283,363.16 = 114,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,337.78/283,363.16 = 114,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,337.78x = 283,363.16 × 114,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,337.78x = 32,500,348,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,348,970.73/205,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,277.49

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