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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,732.62, 279,766.08 and 112,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,732.62, 279,766.08 and 112,086.24 is: 154,676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,732.62 : 279,766.08 = 112,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,732.62/279,766.08 = 112,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,732.62x = 279,766.08 × 112,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,732.62x = 31,357,927,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,357,927,986.74/202,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,676.28

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