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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,376.28, 283,409.08 and 114,714.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,376.28, 283,409.08 and 114,714.19 is: 158,299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,376.28 : 283,409.08 = 114,714.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,376.28/283,409.08 = 114,714.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,376.28x = 283,409.08 × 114,714.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,376.28x = 32,511,043,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,511,043,050.85/205,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,299.89

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