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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,080.17, 278,864.21 and 111,439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,080.17, 278,864.21 and 111,439.95 is: 153,783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,080.17 : 278,864.21 = 111,439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,080.17/278,864.21 = 111,439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,080.17x = 278,864.21 × 111,439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,080.17x = 31,076,613,619.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076,613,619.19/202,080.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,783.59

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