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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,397.06, 283,446.01 and 114,768.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,397.06, 283,446.01 and 114,768.64 is: 158,379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,397.06 : 283,446.01 = 114,768.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,397.06/283,446.01 = 114,768.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,397.06x = 283,446.01 × 114,768.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,397.06x = 32,530,712,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,530,712,085.59/205,397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,379.64

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