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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,374.96, 283,414.32 and 114,732.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,374.96, 283,414.32 and 114,732.23 is: 158,328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,374.96 : 283,414.32 = 114,732.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,374.96/283,414.32 = 114,732.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,374.96x = 283,414.32 × 114,732.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,374.96x = 32,516,755,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516,755,530.46/205,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,328.72

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