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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,223.99, 279,068.84 and 111,579.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,223.99, 279,068.84 and 111,579.93 is: 153,980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,223.99 : 279,068.84 = 111,579.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,223.99/279,068.84 = 111,579.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,223.99x = 279,068.84 × 111,579.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,223.99x = 31,138,482,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,138,482,120.54/202,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,980.16

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