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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,005.02, 222,109.74 and 113,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,005.02, 222,109.74 and 113,284.68 is: 156,278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,005.02 : 222,109.74 = 113,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,005.02/222,109.74 = 113,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,005.02x = 222,109.74 × 113,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,005.02x = 25,161,630,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,161,630,820.78/161,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,278.55

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