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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,181.09, 279,009.12 and 111,542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,181.09, 279,009.12 and 111,542.70 is: 153,928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,181.09 : 279,009.12 = 111,542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,181.09/279,009.12 = 111,542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,181.09x = 279,009.12 × 111,542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,181.09x = 31,121,430,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121,430,569.42/202,181.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,928.49

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