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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,384.06, 283,401.94 and 114,728.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,384.06, 283,401.94 and 114,728.81 is: 158,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,384.06 : 283,401.94 = 114,728.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,384.06/283,401.94 = 114,728.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,384.06x = 283,401.94 × 114,728.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,384.06x = 32,514,365,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514,365,839.18/205,384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,310.08

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