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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,627.36, 283,750.86 and 113,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,627.36, 283,750.86 and 113,742.76 is: 156,956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,627.36 : 283,750.86 = 113,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,627.36/283,750.86 = 113,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,627.36x = 283,750.86 × 113,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,627.36x = 32,274,605,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,274,605,968.77/205,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,956.77

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