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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,666.44, 279,679.14 and 113,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,666.44, 279,679.14 and 113,242.44 is: 156,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,666.44 : 279,679.14 = 113,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,666.44/279,679.14 = 113,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,666.44x = 279,679.14 × 113,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,666.44x = 31,671,548,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671,548,230.70/202,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,274.26

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