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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,196.84, 279,029.71 and 111,553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,196.84, 279,029.71 and 111,553.53 is: 153,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,196.84 : 279,029.71 = 111,553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,196.84/279,029.71 = 111,553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,196.84x = 279,029.71 × 111,553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,196.84x = 31,126,749,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,126,749,125.38/202,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,942.81

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