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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,268.38, 283,256.24 and 113,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,268.38, 283,256.24 and 113,383.60 is: 156,461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,268.38 : 283,256.24 = 113,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,268.38/283,256.24 = 113,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,268.38x = 283,256.24 × 113,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,268.38x = 32,116,610,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,610,797.38/205,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,461.56

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