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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,997.08, 282,894 and 113,117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,997.08, 282,894 and 113,117.22 is: 156,100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,997.08 : 282,894 = 113,117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,997.08/282,894 = 113,117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,997.08x = 282,894 × 113,117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,997.08x = 32,000,182,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,000,182,834.68/204,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,100.68

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