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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,844.75, 284,065.76 and 111,636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,844.75, 284,065.76 and 111,636.75 is: 154,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,844.75 : 284,065.76 = 111,636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,844.75/284,065.76 = 111,636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,844.75x = 284,065.76 × 111,636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,844.75x = 31,712,178,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,712,178,232.68/205,844.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,058.72

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