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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,066.34, 282,984.89 and 111,928.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,066.34, 282,984.89 and 111,928.49 is: 154,457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,066.34 : 282,984.89 = 111,928.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,066.34/282,984.89 = 111,928.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,066.34x = 282,984.89 × 111,928.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,066.34x = 31,674,069,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,674,069,455.95/205,066.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,457.68

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