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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,251.18, 279,094.06 and 111,607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,251.18, 279,094.06 and 111,607.86 is: 154,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,251.18 : 279,094.06 = 111,607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,251.18/279,094.06 = 111,607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,251.18x = 279,094.06 × 111,607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,251.18x = 31,149,090,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,149,090,775.31/202,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,011.91

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