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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,027.70, 278,785.37 and 111,378.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,027.70, 278,785.37 and 111,378.71 is: 153,695.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,027.70 : 278,785.37 = 111,378.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,027.70/278,785.37 = 111,378.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,027.70x = 278,785.37 × 111,378.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,027.70x = 31,050,752,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,050,752,926.65/202,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,695.53

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