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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,196.20, 279,034.32 and 111,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,196.20, 279,034.32 and 111,557.20 is: 153,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,196.20 : 279,034.32 = 111,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,196.20/279,034.32 = 111,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,196.20x = 279,034.32 × 111,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,196.20x = 31,128,287,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128,287,443.10/202,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,950.90

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