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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,018.08, 278,786.76 and 111,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,018.08, 278,786.76 and 111,377.26 is: 153,701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,018.08 : 278,786.76 = 111,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,018.08/278,786.76 = 111,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,018.08x = 278,786.76 × 111,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,018.08x = 31,050,505,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,050,505,453.08/202,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,701.62

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