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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,412.64, 283,441.23 and 114,757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,412.64, 283,441.23 and 114,757.26 is: 158,349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,412.64 : 283,441.23 = 114,757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,412.64/283,441.23 = 114,757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,412.64x = 283,441.23 × 114,757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,412.64x = 32,526,938,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,526,938,925.83/205,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,349.26

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