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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,664.91, 279,649.00 and 115,452.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,664.91, 279,649.00 and 115,452.31 is: 159,307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,664.91 : 279,649.00 = 115,452.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,664.91/279,649.00 = 115,452.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,664.91x = 279,649.00 × 115,452.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,664.91x = 32,286,122,309.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,286,122,309.71/202,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,307.90

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