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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,774.22, 279,830.24 and 112,136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,774.22, 279,830.24 and 112,136.29 is: 154,749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,774.22 : 279,830.24 = 112,136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,774.22/279,830.24 = 112,136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,774.22x = 279,830.24 × 112,136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,774.22x = 31,379,123,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,379,123,544.26/202,774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,749.08

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