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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,704.41, 279,702.36 and 115,490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,704.41, 279,702.36 and 115,490.36 is: 159,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,704.41 : 279,702.36 = 115,490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,704.41/279,702.36 = 115,490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,704.41x = 279,702.36 × 115,490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,704.41x = 32,302,924,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302,924,850.74/202,704.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,359.76

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