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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,049.04, 278,829.60 and 111,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,049.04, 278,829.60 and 111,408.60 is: 153,744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,049.04 : 278,829.60 = 111,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,049.04/278,829.60 = 111,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,049.04x = 278,829.60 × 111,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,049.04x = 31,064,015,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,064,015,374.56/202,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,744.93

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