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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,092.22, 283,027.32 and 113,211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,092.22, 283,027.32 and 113,211.56 is: 156,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,092.22 : 283,027.32 = 113,211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,092.22/283,027.32 = 113,211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,092.22x = 283,027.32 × 113,211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,092.22x = 32,041,963,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041,963,641.49/205,092.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,231.98

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