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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,386.63, 283,430.34 and 114,743.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,386.63, 283,430.34 and 114,743.85 is: 158,344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,386.63 : 283,430.34 = 114,743.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,386.63/283,430.34 = 114,743.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,386.63x = 283,430.34 × 114,743.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,386.63x = 32,521,888,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,521,888,418.41/205,386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,344.72

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