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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,017.88, 278,786.62 and 111,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,017.88, 278,786.62 and 111,377.16 is: 153,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,017.88 : 278,786.62 = 111,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,017.88/278,786.62 = 111,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,017.88x = 278,786.62 × 111,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,017.88x = 31,050,461,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,050,461,981.60/202,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,701.55

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