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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,267.62, 283,255.21 and 113,382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,267.62, 283,255.21 and 113,382.84 is: 156,460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,267.62 : 283,255.21 = 113,382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,267.62/283,255.21 = 113,382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,267.62x = 283,255.21 × 113,382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,267.62x = 32,116,280,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,280,579.28/205,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,460.53

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