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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,727.84, 279,753.36 and 112,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,727.84, 279,753.36 and 112,078.40 is: 154,662.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,727.84 : 279,753.36 = 112,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,727.84/279,753.36 = 112,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,727.84x = 279,753.36 × 112,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,727.84x = 31,354,308,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,354,308,983.42/202,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,662.08

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