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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,472.02, 283,526.83 and 113,578.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,472.02, 283,526.83 and 113,578.89 is: 156,725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,472.02 : 283,526.83 = 113,578.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,472.02/283,526.83 = 113,578.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,472.02x = 283,526.83 × 113,578.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,472.02x = 32,202,662,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202,662,636.62/205,472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,725.29

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