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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,253, 279,108.92 and 111,608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,253, 279,108.92 and 111,608.94 is: 154,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,253 : 279,108.92 = 111,608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,253/279,108.92 = 111,608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,253x = 279,108.92 × 111,608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,253x = 31,151,050,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,151,050,705.74/202,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,020.22

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