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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,096.51, 283,033.20 and 113,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,096.51, 283,033.20 and 113,215.82 is: 156,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,096.51 : 283,033.20 = 113,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,096.51/283,033.20 = 113,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,096.51x = 283,033.20 × 113,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,096.51x = 32,043,835,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043,835,825.22/205,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,237.84

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