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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,063.27, 278,845.09 and 111,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,063.27, 278,845.09 and 111,427.20 is: 153,768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,063.27 : 278,845.09 = 111,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,063.27/278,845.09 = 111,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,063.27x = 278,845.09 × 111,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,063.27x = 31,070,927,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070,927,612.45/202,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,768.31

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