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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,432.93, 283,481.30 and 113,548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,432.93, 283,481.30 and 113,548.35 is: 156,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,432.93 : 283,481.30 = 113,548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,432.93/283,481.30 = 113,548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,432.93x = 283,481.30 × 113,548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,432.93x = 32,188,833,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,188,833,870.86/205,432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,687.80

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