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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,337.13, 279,225.24 and 112,913.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,337.13, 279,225.24 and 112,913.13 is: 155,820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,337.13 : 279,225.24 = 112,913.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,337.13/279,225.24 = 112,913.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,337.13x = 279,225.24 × 112,913.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,337.13x = 31,528,195,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,528,195,823.40/202,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,820.12

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