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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,023.96, 278,779.95 and 111,380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,023.96, 278,779.95 and 111,380.69 is: 153,698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,023.96 : 278,779.95 = 111,380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,023.96/278,779.95 = 111,380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,023.96x = 278,779.95 × 111,380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,023.96x = 31,050,701,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,050,701,795.27/202,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,698.11

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