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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,080.67, 278,864.90 and 111,440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,080.67, 278,864.90 and 111,440.45 is: 153,784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,080.67 : 278,864.90 = 111,440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,080.67/278,864.90 = 111,440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,080.67x = 278,864.90 × 111,440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,080.67x = 31,076,829,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076,829,945.21/202,080.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,784.28

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