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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,008.36, 278,773.52 and 111,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,008.36, 278,773.52 and 111,367.56 is: 153,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,008.36 : 278,773.52 = 111,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,008.36/278,773.52 = 111,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,008.36x = 278,773.52 × 111,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,008.36x = 31,046,326,715.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,046,326,715.01/202,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,688.33

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