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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,015.63, 278,783.51 and 111,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,015.63, 278,783.51 and 111,374.92 is: 153,698.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,015.63 : 278,783.51 = 111,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,015.63/278,783.51 = 111,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,015.63x = 278,783.51 × 111,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,015.63x = 31,049,489,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,049,489,869.74/202,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,698.46

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