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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,471.02, 283,525.45 and 113,577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,471.02, 283,525.45 and 113,577.89 is: 156,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,471.02 : 283,525.45 = 113,577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,471.02/283,525.45 = 113,577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,471.02x = 283,525.45 × 113,577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,471.02x = 32,202,222,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202,222,372.30/205,471.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,723.91

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