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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,420.32, 283,469.68 and 114,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,420.32, 283,469.68 and 114,758.28 is: 158,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,420.32 : 283,469.68 = 114,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,420.32/283,469.68 = 114,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,420.32x = 283,469.68 × 114,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,420.32x = 32,530,492,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,530,492,908.95/205,420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,360.64

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