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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,350.24, 283,380.48 and 114,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,350.24, 283,380.48 and 114,707.68 is: 158,295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,350.24 : 283,380.48 = 114,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,350.24/283,380.48 = 114,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,350.24x = 283,380.48 × 114,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,350.24x = 32,505,917,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505,917,418.09/205,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,295.01

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