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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,387.43, 283,406.60 and 114,732.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,387.43, 283,406.60 and 114,732.18 is: 158,314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,387.43 : 283,406.60 = 114,732.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,387.43/283,406.60 = 114,732.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,387.43x = 283,406.60 × 114,732.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,387.43x = 32,515,857,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,515,857,331.22/205,387.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,314.74

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