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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,092.48, 278,903.52 and 111,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,092.48, 278,903.52 and 111,456.72 is: 153,819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,092.48 : 278,903.52 = 111,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,092.48/278,903.52 = 111,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,092.48x = 278,903.52 × 111,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,092.48x = 31,085,671,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,085,671,535.65/202,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,819.04

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