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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,928.93, 284,178.30 and 114,046.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,928.93, 284,178.30 and 114,046.31 is: 157,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,928.93 : 284,178.30 = 114,046.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,928.93/284,178.30 = 114,046.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,928.93x = 284,178.30 × 114,046.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,928.93x = 32,409,486,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,409,486,497.07/205,928.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,381.90

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