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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,573.89, 279,552.03 and 113,149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,573.89, 279,552.03 and 113,149.89 is: 156,146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,573.89 : 279,552.03 = 113,149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,573.89/279,552.03 = 113,149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,573.89x = 279,552.03 × 113,149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,573.89x = 31,631,281,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,631,281,443.78/202,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,146.88

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