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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,349.65, 283,354.50 and 114,694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,349.65, 283,354.50 and 114,694.04 is: 158,262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,349.65 : 283,354.50 = 114,694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,349.65/283,354.50 = 114,694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,349.65x = 283,354.50 × 114,694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,349.65x = 32,499,072,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,072,357.18/205,349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,262.13

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