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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,250.37, 279,106.35 and 111,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,250.37, 279,106.35 and 111,609 is: 154,020.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,250.37 : 279,106.35 = 111,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,250.37/279,106.35 = 111,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,250.37x = 279,106.35 × 111,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,250.37x = 31,150,780,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,780,617.15/202,250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,020.88

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