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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,340.56, 283,366.94 and 114,697.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,340.56, 283,366.94 and 114,697.78 is: 158,281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,340.56 : 283,366.94 = 114,697.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,340.56/283,366.94 = 114,697.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,340.56x = 283,366.94 × 114,697.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,340.56x = 32,501,558,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,558,943.39/205,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,281.24

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