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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,139.76, 278,946.42 and 111,499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,139.76, 278,946.42 and 111,499.68 is: 153,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,139.76 : 278,946.42 = 111,499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,139.76/278,946.42 = 111,499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,139.76x = 278,946.42 × 111,499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,139.76x = 31,102,436,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,102,436,567.15/202,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,866.00

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