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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,080.96, 278,858.84 and 111,437.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,080.96, 278,858.84 and 111,437.51 is: 153,776.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,080.96 : 278,858.84 = 111,437.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,080.96/278,858.84 = 111,437.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,080.96x = 278,858.84 × 111,437.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,080.96x = 31,075,332,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,075,332,819.61/202,080.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,776.65

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