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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,011.05, 278,773.35 and 110,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,011.05, 278,773.35 and 110,130.32 is: 151,978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,011.05 : 278,773.35 = 110,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,011.05/278,773.35 = 110,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,011.05x = 278,773.35 × 110,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,011.05x = 30,701,396,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,701,396,849.11/202,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,978.80

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