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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,174.70, 279,001.08 and 111,530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,174.70, 279,001.08 and 111,530.87 is: 153,912.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,174.70 : 279,001.08 = 111,530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,174.70/279,001.08 = 111,530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,174.70x = 279,001.08 × 111,530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,174.70x = 31,117,233,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117,233,183.34/202,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,912.60

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