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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,864.01, 279,947.27 and 112,225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,864.01, 279,947.27 and 112,225.01 is: 154,867.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,864.01 : 279,947.27 = 112,225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,864.01/279,947.27 = 112,225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,864.01x = 279,947.27 × 112,225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,864.01x = 31,417,084,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,417,084,056.05/202,864.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,867.71

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