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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,350.63, 283,375.58 and 114,705.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,350.63, 283,375.58 and 114,705.15 is: 158,288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,350.63 : 283,375.58 = 114,705.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,350.63/283,375.58 = 114,705.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,350.63x = 283,375.58 × 114,705.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,350.63x = 32,504,637,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504,637,836.71/205,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,288.47

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