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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,262.50, 279,122.37 and 112,838.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,262.50, 279,122.37 and 112,838.50 is: 155,717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,262.50 : 279,122.37 = 112,838.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,262.50/279,122.37 = 112,838.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,262.50x = 279,122.37 × 112,838.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,262.50x = 31,495,749,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,495,749,547.25/202,262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,717.20

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