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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,375.63, 283,408.25 and 114,713.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,375.63, 283,408.25 and 114,713.54 is: 158,299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,375.63 : 283,408.25 = 114,713.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,375.63/283,408.25 = 114,713.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,375.63x = 283,408.25 × 114,713.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,375.63x = 32,510,763,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510,763,757.66/205,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,299.04

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