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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,372.64, 283,404.11 and 114,710.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,372.64, 283,404.11 and 114,710.55 is: 158,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,372.64 : 283,404.11 = 114,710.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,372.64/283,404.11 = 114,710.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,372.64x = 283,404.11 × 114,710.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,372.64x = 32,509,440,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,509,440,756.81/205,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,294.90

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