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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,386.12, 283,422.72 and 114,724.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,386.12, 283,422.72 and 114,724.08 is: 158,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,386.12 : 283,422.72 = 114,724.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,386.12/283,422.72 = 114,724.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,386.12x = 283,422.72 × 114,724.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,386.12x = 32,515,410,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,515,410,803.10/205,386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,313.57

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