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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,085.62, 283,034.27 and 113,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,085.62, 283,034.27 and 113,223.16 is: 156,256.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,085.62 : 283,034.27 = 113,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,085.62/283,034.27 = 113,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,085.62x = 283,034.27 × 113,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,085.62x = 32,046,034,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046,034,225.37/205,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,256.86

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