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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,541.13, 279,506.76 and 113,117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,541.13, 279,506.76 and 113,117.13 is: 156,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,541.13 : 279,506.76 = 113,117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,541.13/279,506.76 = 113,117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,541.13x = 279,506.76 × 113,117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,541.13x = 31,617,002,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,617,002,506.80/202,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,101.64

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