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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,707.92, 279,707.18 and 115,493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,707.92, 279,707.18 and 115,493.88 is: 159,364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,707.92 : 279,707.18 = 115,493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,707.92/279,707.18 = 115,493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,707.92x = 279,707.18 × 115,493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,707.92x = 32,304,467,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,304,467,482.06/202,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,364.60

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