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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,375.42, 283,397.70 and 114,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,375.42, 283,397.70 and 114,729.44 is: 158,315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,375.42 : 283,397.70 = 114,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,375.42/283,397.70 = 114,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,375.42x = 283,397.70 × 114,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,375.42x = 32,514,058,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514,058,001.30/205,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,315.24

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