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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,223.60, 279,066.72 and 111,580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,223.60, 279,066.72 and 111,580.40 is: 153,979.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,223.60 : 279,066.72 = 111,580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,223.60/279,066.72 = 111,580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,223.60x = 279,066.72 × 111,580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,223.60x = 31,138,376,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,138,376,244.29/202,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,979.93

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