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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,631.87, 279,280.01 and 148,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,631.87, 279,280.01 and 148,094.77 is: 204,113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,631.87 : 279,280.01 = 148,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,631.87/279,280.01 = 148,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,631.87x = 279,280.01 × 148,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,631.87x = 41,359,906,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359,906,709.67/202,631.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,113.54

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