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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,359.30, 283,393.62 and 114,724.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,359.30, 283,393.62 and 114,724.35 is: 158,318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,359.30 : 283,393.62 = 114,724.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,359.30/283,393.62 = 114,724.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,359.30x = 283,393.62 × 114,724.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,359.30x = 32,512,148,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,512,148,848.65/205,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,318.37

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