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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,009.97, 278,774.61 and 111,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,009.97, 278,774.61 and 111,363.86 is: 153,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,009.97 : 278,774.61 = 111,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,009.97/278,774.61 = 111,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,009.97x = 278,774.61 × 111,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,009.97x = 31,045,416,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,045,416,639.59/202,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,682.60

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