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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,361.30, 283,396.38 and 114,726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,361.30, 283,396.38 and 114,726.35 is: 158,321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,361.30 : 283,396.38 = 114,726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,361.30/283,396.38 = 114,726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,361.30x = 283,396.38 × 114,726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,361.30x = 32,513,032,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,513,032,280.61/205,361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,321.13

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