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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,485, 279,429.30 and 113,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,485, 279,429.30 and 113,061 is: 156,024.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,485 : 279,429.30 = 113,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,485/279,429.30 = 113,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,485x = 279,429.30 × 113,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,485x = 31,592,556,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,592,556,087.30/202,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,024.18

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