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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,368.12, 283,380.03 and 114,712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,368.12, 283,380.03 and 114,712.56 is: 158,287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,368.12 : 283,380.03 = 114,712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,368.12/283,380.03 = 114,712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,368.12x = 283,380.03 × 114,712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,368.12x = 32,507,248,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507,248,694.18/205,368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,287.71

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