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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,061.68, 278,839.15 and 111,417.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,061.68, 278,839.15 and 111,417.62 is: 153,753.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,061.68 : 278,839.15 = 111,417.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,061.68/278,839.15 = 111,417.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,061.68x = 278,839.15 × 111,417.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,061.68x = 31,067,594,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,067,594,455.82/202,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,753.02

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