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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,828.50, 284,043.33 and 111,620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,828.50, 284,043.33 and 111,620.50 is: 154,036.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,828.50 : 284,043.33 = 111,620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,828.50/284,043.33 = 111,620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,828.50x = 284,043.33 × 111,620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,828.50x = 31,705,058,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705,058,516.27/205,828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,036.29

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