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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,375.65, 283,408.23 and 114,713.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,375.65, 283,408.23 and 114,713.55 is: 158,299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,375.65 : 283,408.23 = 114,713.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,375.65/283,408.23 = 114,713.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,375.65x = 283,408.23 × 114,713.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,375.65x = 32,510,764,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510,764,162.52/205,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,299.02

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