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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,427.32, 283,479.34 and 114,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,427.32, 283,479.34 and 114,765.28 is: 158,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,427.32 : 283,479.34 = 114,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,427.32/283,479.34 = 114,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,427.32x = 283,479.34 × 114,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,427.32x = 32,533,585,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533,585,829.32/205,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,370.30

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