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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,371.14, 283,402.04 and 114,709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,371.14, 283,402.04 and 114,709.05 is: 158,292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,371.14 : 283,402.04 = 114,709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,371.14/283,402.04 = 114,709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,371.14x = 283,402.04 × 114,709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,371.14x = 32,508,778,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,508,778,202.92/205,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,292.83

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