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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,727.70, 279,742.79 and 112,069.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,727.70, 279,742.79 and 112,069.05 is: 154,643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,727.70 : 279,742.79 = 112,069.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,727.70/279,742.79 = 112,069.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,727.70x = 279,742.79 × 112,069.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,727.70x = 31,350,508,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,350,508,999.82/202,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,643.44

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