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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,707.41, 279,706.50 and 115,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,707.41, 279,706.50 and 115,493.36 is: 159,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,707.41 : 279,706.50 = 115,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,707.41/279,706.50 = 115,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,707.41x = 279,706.50 × 115,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,707.41x = 32,304,242,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,304,242,100.31/202,707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,363.90

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