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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,641.33, 283,783.10 and 114,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,641.33, 283,783.10 and 114,996.26 is: 158,693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,641.33 : 283,783.10 = 114,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,641.33/283,783.10 = 114,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,641.33x = 283,783.10 × 114,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,641.33x = 32,633,993,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,633,993,157.31/205,641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,693.75

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