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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,245.14, 279,087.39 and 111,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,245.14, 279,087.39 and 111,583.34 is: 153,978.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,245.14 : 279,087.39 = 111,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,245.14/279,087.39 = 111,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,245.14x = 279,087.39 × 111,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,245.14x = 31,141,503,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,141,503,128.08/202,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,978.99

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