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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,019.20, 282,926.82 and 113,136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,019.20, 282,926.82 and 113,136.34 is: 156,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,019.20 : 282,926.82 = 113,136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,019.20/282,926.82 = 113,136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,019.20x = 282,926.82 × 113,136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,019.20x = 32,009,304,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,009,304,902.64/205,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,128.33

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