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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,105.82, 278,899.50 and 111,465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,105.82, 278,899.50 and 111,465.62 is: 153,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,105.82 : 278,899.50 = 111,465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,105.82/278,899.50 = 111,465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,105.82x = 278,899.50 × 111,465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,105.82x = 31,087,705,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,087,705,685.19/202,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,818.95

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