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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,643.33, 283,785.85 and 114,998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,643.33, 283,785.85 and 114,998.26 is: 158,696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,643.33 : 283,785.85 = 114,998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,643.33/283,785.85 = 114,998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,643.33x = 283,785.85 × 114,998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,643.33x = 32,634,878,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634,878,962.62/205,643.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,696.51

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