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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,377.28, 283,410.46 and 114,715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,377.28, 283,410.46 and 114,715.19 is: 158,301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,377.28 : 283,410.46 = 114,715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,377.28/283,410.46 = 114,715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,377.28x = 283,410.46 × 114,715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,377.28x = 32,511,484,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,511,484,766.89/205,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,301.27

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