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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,795.65, 279,852.71 and 112,149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,795.65, 279,852.71 and 112,149.09 is: 154,762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,795.65 : 279,852.71 = 112,149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,795.65/279,852.71 = 112,149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,795.65x = 279,852.71 × 112,149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,795.65x = 31,385,226,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,385,226,199.79/202,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,762.82

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