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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,172.70, 278,998.32 and 111,528.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,172.70, 278,998.32 and 111,528.87 is: 153,909.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,172.70 : 278,998.32 = 111,528.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,172.70/278,998.32 = 111,528.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,172.70x = 278,998.32 × 111,528.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,172.70x = 31,116,367,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,116,367,361.50/202,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,909.84

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