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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,095.51, 283,031.82 and 113,214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,095.51, 283,031.82 and 113,214.82 is: 156,236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,095.51 : 283,031.82 = 113,214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,095.51/283,031.82 = 113,214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,095.51x = 283,031.82 × 113,214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,095.51x = 32,043,396,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043,396,555.57/205,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,236.46

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