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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,047.04, 278,826.84 and 111,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,047.04, 278,826.84 and 111,406.60 is: 153,742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,047.04 : 278,826.84 = 111,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,047.04/278,826.84 = 111,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,047.04x = 278,826.84 × 111,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,047.04x = 31,063,150,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,063,150,233.14/202,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,742.17

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