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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,227.69, 279,080.06 and 111,589.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,227.69, 279,080.06 and 111,589.49 is: 153,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,227.69 : 279,080.06 = 111,589.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,227.69/279,080.06 = 111,589.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,227.69x = 279,080.06 × 111,589.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,227.69x = 31,142,399,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142,399,611.22/202,227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,996.71

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