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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,009.64, 278,775.21 and 111,368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,009.64, 278,775.21 and 111,368.91 is: 153,690.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,009.64 : 278,775.21 = 111,368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,009.64/278,775.21 = 111,368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,009.64x = 278,775.21 × 111,368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,009.64x = 31,046,891,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,046,891,272.72/202,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,690.15

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