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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,369.03, 283,407.89 and 114,724.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,369.03, 283,407.89 and 114,724.19 is: 158,318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,369.03 : 283,407.89 = 114,724.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,369.03/283,407.89 = 114,724.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,369.03x = 283,407.89 × 114,724.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,369.03x = 32,513,741,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,513,741,615.19/205,369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,318.62

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