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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,675.44, 279,691.44 and 113,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,675.44, 279,691.44 and 113,251.44 is: 156,286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,675.44 : 279,691.44 = 113,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,675.44/279,691.44 = 113,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,675.44x = 279,691.44 × 113,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,675.44x = 31,675,458,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675,458,335.67/202,675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,286.61

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