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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,099.37, 283,037.16 and 113,218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,099.37, 283,037.16 and 113,218.69 is: 156,241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,099.37 : 283,037.16 = 113,218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,099.37/283,037.16 = 113,218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,099.37x = 283,037.16 × 113,218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,099.37x = 32,045,096,476.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,045,096,476.52/205,099.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,241.81

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