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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,786.15, 279,839.59 and 112,139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,786.15, 279,839.59 and 112,139.59 is: 154,749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,786.15 : 279,839.59 = 112,139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,786.15/279,839.59 = 112,139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,786.15x = 279,839.59 × 112,139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,786.15x = 31,381,096,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,381,096,888.37/202,786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,749.70

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