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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,744.14, 279,762.49 and 112,087.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,744.14, 279,762.49 and 112,087.86 is: 154,667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,744.14 : 279,762.49 = 112,087.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,744.14/279,762.49 = 112,087.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,744.14x = 279,762.49 × 112,087.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,744.14x = 31,357,978,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,357,978,812.37/202,744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,667.74

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