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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,136.76, 278,942.28 and 111,496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,136.76, 278,942.28 and 111,496.68 is: 153,861.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,136.76 : 278,942.28 = 111,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,136.76/278,942.28 = 111,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,136.76x = 278,942.28 × 111,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,136.76x = 31,101,138,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,101,138,131.63/202,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,861.86

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