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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,247.37, 279,102.20 and 111,605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,247.37, 279,102.20 and 111,605.99 is: 154,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,247.37 : 279,102.20 = 111,605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,247.37/279,102.20 = 111,605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,247.37x = 279,102.20 × 111,605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,247.37x = 31,149,475,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,149,475,388.64/202,247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,016.71

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