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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,020.96, 278,775.81 and 111,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,020.96, 278,775.81 and 111,377.69 is: 153,693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,020.96 : 278,775.81 = 111,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,020.96/278,775.81 = 111,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,020.96x = 278,775.81 × 111,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,020.96x = 31,049,404,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,049,404,351.80/202,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,693.97

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