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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,243.28, 279,095.68 and 112,819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,243.28, 279,095.68 and 112,819.28 is: 155,690.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,243.28 : 279,095.68 = 112,819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,243.28/279,095.68 = 112,819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,243.28x = 279,095.68 × 112,819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,243.28x = 31,487,373,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,487,373,668.71/202,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,690.58

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