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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,092.41, 283,027.58 and 113,211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,092.41, 283,027.58 and 113,211.75 is: 156,232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,092.41 : 283,027.58 = 113,211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,092.41/283,027.58 = 113,211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,092.41x = 283,027.58 × 113,211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,092.41x = 32,042,046,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042,046,002.65/205,092.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,232.24

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