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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,413.64, 283,442.61 and 114,758.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,413.64, 283,442.61 and 114,758.26 is: 158,350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,413.64 : 283,442.61 = 114,758.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,413.64/283,442.61 = 114,758.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,413.64x = 283,442.61 × 114,758.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,413.64x = 32,527,380,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,527,380,733.46/205,413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,350.64

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