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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,371.05, 283,391.66 and 114,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,371.05, 283,391.66 and 114,725.06 is: 158,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,371.05 : 283,391.66 = 114,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,371.05/283,391.66 = 114,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,371.05x = 283,391.66 × 114,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,371.05x = 32,512,125,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,512,125,129.57/205,371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,309.20

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