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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,004.89, 278,754.72 and 111,364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,004.89, 278,754.72 and 111,364.67 is: 153,676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,004.89 : 278,754.72 = 111,364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,004.89/278,754.72 = 111,364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,004.89x = 278,754.72 × 111,364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,004.89x = 31,043,427,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,043,427,683.01/202,004.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,676.62

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