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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,111.43, 278,920.69 and 111,470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,111.43, 278,920.69 and 111,470.18 is: 153,832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,111.43 : 278,920.69 = 111,470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,111.43/278,920.69 = 111,470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,111.43x = 278,920.69 × 111,470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,111.43x = 31,091,337,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091,337,846.75/202,111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,832.66

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