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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,099.84, 283,037.84 and 113,219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,099.84, 283,037.84 and 113,219.18 is: 156,242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,099.84 : 283,037.84 = 113,219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,099.84/283,037.84 = 113,219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,099.84x = 283,037.84 × 113,219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,099.84x = 32,045,312,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,045,312,153.77/205,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,242.50

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