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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,589.76, 279,573.86 and 113,165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,589.76, 279,573.86 and 113,165.76 is: 156,168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,589.76 : 279,573.86 = 113,165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,589.76/279,573.86 = 113,165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,589.76x = 279,573.86 × 113,165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,589.76x = 31,638,188,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,638,188,343.03/202,589.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,168.74

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