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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,742.67, 279,772.91 and 112,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,742.67, 279,772.91 and 112,091.52 is: 154,679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,742.67 : 279,772.91 = 112,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,742.67/279,772.91 = 112,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,742.67x = 279,772.91 × 112,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,742.67x = 31,360,170,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,360,170,736.72/202,742.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,679.68

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