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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,400.08, 283,438.02 and 113,515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,400.08, 283,438.02 and 113,515.48 is: 156,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,400.08 : 283,438.02 = 113,515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,400.08/283,438.02 = 113,515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,400.08x = 283,438.02 × 113,515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,400.08x = 32,174,602,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,174,602,890.55/205,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,643.58

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