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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,050.44, 278,831.58 and 111,409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,050.44, 278,831.58 and 111,409.70 is: 153,746.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,050.44 : 278,831.58 = 111,409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,050.44/278,831.58 = 111,409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,050.44x = 278,831.58 × 111,409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,050.44x = 31,064,542,678.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,064,542,678.33/202,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,746.47

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