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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,066.48, 278,845.64 and 111,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,066.48, 278,845.64 and 111,422.40 is: 153,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,066.48 : 278,845.64 = 111,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,066.48/278,845.64 = 111,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,066.48x = 278,845.64 × 111,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,066.48x = 31,069,650,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069,650,438.34/202,066.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,759.55

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