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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,096.91, 283,033.79 and 113,216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,096.91, 283,033.79 and 113,216.26 is: 156,238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,096.91 : 283,033.79 = 113,216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,096.91/283,033.79 = 113,216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,096.91x = 283,033.79 × 113,216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,096.91x = 32,044,026,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044,026,679.82/205,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,238.47

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