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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,416.02, 283,473.33 and 114,780.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,416.02, 283,473.33 and 114,780.26 is: 158,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,416.02 : 283,473.33 = 114,780.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,416.02/283,473.33 = 114,780.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,416.02x = 283,473.33 × 114,780.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,416.02x = 32,537,142,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537,142,520.47/205,416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,396.32

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