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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,194.96, 279,030 and 111,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,194.96, 279,030 and 111,552 is: 153,942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,194.96 : 279,030 = 111,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,194.96/279,030 = 111,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,194.96x = 279,030 × 111,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,194.96x = 31,126,354,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,126,354,560/202,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,942.29

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