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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,101.84, 283,040.60 and 113,221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,101.84, 283,040.60 and 113,221.18 is: 156,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,101.84 : 283,040.60 = 113,221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,101.84/283,040.60 = 113,221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,101.84x = 283,040.60 × 113,221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,101.84x = 32,046,190,719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046,190,719.91/205,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,245.26

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