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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,375.28, 283,407.71 and 114,713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,375.28, 283,407.71 and 114,713.19 is: 158,298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,375.28 : 283,407.71 = 114,713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,375.28/283,407.71 = 114,713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,375.28x = 283,407.71 × 114,713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,375.28x = 32,510,601,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510,601,911.13/205,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,298.52

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