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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,343.76, 283,371.32 and 114,701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,343.76, 283,371.32 and 114,701.36 is: 158,286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,343.76 : 283,371.32 = 114,701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,343.76/283,371.32 = 114,701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,343.76x = 283,371.32 × 114,701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,343.76x = 32,503,075,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503,075,789.00/205,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,286.16

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