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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,028.94, 278,812.46 and 111,384.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,028.94, 278,812.46 and 111,384.73 is: 153,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,028.94 : 278,812.46 = 111,384.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,028.94/278,812.46 = 111,384.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,028.94x = 278,812.46 × 111,384.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,028.94x = 31,055,451,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,055,451,204.71/202,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,717.83

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