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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,238.29, 279,088.51 and 111,594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,238.29, 279,088.51 and 111,594.18 is: 153,999.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,238.29 : 279,088.51 = 111,594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,238.29/279,088.51 = 111,594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,238.29x = 279,088.51 × 111,594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,238.29x = 31,144,653,420.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144,653,420.87/202,238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,999.79

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