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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,107.48, 278,924.28 and 111,471.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,107.48, 278,924.28 and 111,471.72 is: 153,839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,107.48 : 278,924.28 = 111,471.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,107.48/278,924.28 = 111,471.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,107.48x = 278,924.28 × 111,471.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,107.48x = 31,092,169,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,092,169,241.36/202,107.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,839.77

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