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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,396.02, 283,452.28 and 114,761.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,396.02, 283,452.28 and 114,761.97 is: 158,374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,396.02 : 283,452.28 = 114,761.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,396.02/283,452.28 = 114,761.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,396.02x = 283,452.28 × 114,761.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,396.02x = 32,529,541,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,529,541,766.89/205,396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,374.74

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