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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,340.81, 283,367.30 and 114,698.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,340.81, 283,367.30 and 114,698.03 is: 158,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,340.81 : 283,367.30 = 114,698.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,340.81/283,367.30 = 114,698.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,340.81x = 283,367.30 × 114,698.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,340.81x = 32,501,669,086.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,669,086.09/205,340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,281.59

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