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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,723.74, 279,750.51 and 112,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,723.74, 279,750.51 and 112,073.94 is: 154,657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,723.74 : 279,750.51 = 112,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,723.74/279,750.51 = 112,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,723.74x = 279,750.51 × 112,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,723.74x = 31,352,741,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,352,741,872.71/202,723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,657.48

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