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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,244, 279,096.72 and 112,820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,244, 279,096.72 and 112,820 is: 155,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,244 : 279,096.72 = 112,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,244/279,096.72 = 112,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,244x = 279,096.72 × 112,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,244x = 31,487,691,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,487,691,950.40/202,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,691.60

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