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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,165.60, 278,982.48 and 112,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,165.60, 278,982.48 and 112,741.60 is: 155,580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,165.60 : 278,982.48 = 112,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,165.60/278,982.48 = 112,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,165.60x = 278,982.48 × 112,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,165.60x = 31,452,931,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,452,931,167.17/202,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,580.04

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