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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,011.14, 278,777.28 and 111,370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,011.14, 278,777.28 and 111,370.41 is: 153,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,011.14 : 278,777.28 = 111,370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,011.14/278,777.28 = 111,370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,011.14x = 278,777.28 × 111,370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,011.14x = 31,047,539,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,047,539,972.28/202,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,692.22

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