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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,093.41, 283,028.96 and 113,212.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,093.41, 283,028.96 and 113,212.75 is: 156,233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,093.41 : 283,028.96 = 113,212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,093.41/283,028.96 = 113,212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,093.41x = 283,028.96 × 113,212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,093.41x = 32,042,486,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042,486,891.24/205,093.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,233.62

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