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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,172.84, 278,997.73 and 111,534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,172.84, 278,997.73 and 111,534.45 is: 153,917.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,172.84 : 278,997.73 = 111,534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,172.84/278,997.73 = 111,534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,172.84x = 278,997.73 × 111,534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,172.84x = 31,117,859,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117,859,238.46/202,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,917.11

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