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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,062.42, 278,840.73 and 111,416.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,062.42, 278,840.73 and 111,416.85 is: 153,752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,062.42 : 278,840.73 = 111,416.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,062.42/278,840.73 = 111,416.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,062.42x = 278,840.73 × 111,416.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,062.42x = 31,067,555,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,067,555,788.30/202,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,752.27

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