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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,227.14, 279,068.82 and 111,591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,227.14, 279,068.82 and 111,591.66 is: 153,993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,227.14 : 279,068.82 = 111,591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,227.14/279,068.82 = 111,591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,227.14x = 279,068.82 × 111,591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,227.14x = 31,141,752,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,141,752,878.04/202,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,993.93

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