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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,017.58, 278,779.14 and 111,371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,017.58, 278,779.14 and 111,371.45 is: 153,689.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,017.58 : 278,779.14 = 111,371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,017.58/278,779.14 = 111,371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,017.58x = 278,779.14 × 111,371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,017.58x = 31,048,035,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048,035,657.66/202,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,689.77

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