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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,002.05, 278,764.77 and 111,361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,002.05, 278,764.77 and 111,361.55 is: 153,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,002.05 : 278,764.77 = 111,361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,002.05/278,764.77 = 111,361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,002.05x = 278,764.77 × 111,361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,002.05x = 31,043,676,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,043,676,872.59/202,002.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,680.01

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