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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,011.20, 282,915.79 and 113,128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,011.20, 282,915.79 and 113,128.35 is: 156,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,011.20 : 282,915.79 = 113,128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,011.20/282,915.79 = 113,128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,011.20x = 282,915.79 × 113,128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,011.20x = 32,005,795,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,005,795,167.89/205,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,117.30

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