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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,007.57, 278,772.33 and 111,366.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,007.57, 278,772.33 and 111,366.79 is: 153,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,007.57 : 278,772.33 = 111,366.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,007.57/278,772.33 = 111,366.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,007.57x = 278,772.33 × 111,366.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,007.57x = 31,045,978,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,045,978,861.59/202,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,687.20

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