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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,834.52, 279,909.24 and 112,183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,834.52, 279,909.24 and 112,183.37 is: 154,811.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,834.52 : 279,909.24 = 112,183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,834.52/279,909.24 = 112,183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,834.52x = 279,909.24 × 112,183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,834.52x = 31,401,161,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401,161,837.34/202,834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,811.72

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