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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,253.58, 279,108.05 and 111,610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,253.58, 279,108.05 and 111,610.35 is: 154,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,253.58 : 279,108.05 = 111,610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,253.58/279,108.05 = 111,610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,253.58x = 279,108.05 × 111,610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,253.58x = 31,151,346,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,151,346,590.27/202,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,021.24

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