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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,253.57, 279,097.89 and 111,618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,253.57, 279,097.89 and 111,618.06 is: 154,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,253.57 : 279,097.89 = 111,618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,253.57/279,097.89 = 111,618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,253.57x = 279,097.89 × 111,618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,253.57x = 31,152,365,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,365,031.89/202,253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,026.28

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