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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,632.87, 279,281.39 and 148,095.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,632.87, 279,281.39 and 148,095.77 is: 204,114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,632.87 : 279,281.39 = 148,095.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,632.87/279,281.39 = 148,095.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,632.87x = 279,281.39 × 148,095.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,632.87x = 41,360,390,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,360,390,361.83/202,632.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,114.91

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