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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,218.75, 279,061.88 and 112,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,218.75, 279,061.88 and 112,794.75 is: 155,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,218.75 : 279,061.88 = 112,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,218.75/279,061.88 = 112,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,218.75x = 279,061.88 × 112,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,218.75x = 31,476,714,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,476,714,425.16/202,218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,656.76

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