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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,257.30, 279,109.92 and 111,612.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,257.30, 279,109.92 and 111,612.08 is: 154,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,257.30 : 279,109.92 = 111,612.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,257.30/279,109.92 = 111,612.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,257.30x = 279,109.92 × 111,612.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,257.30x = 31,152,037,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,037,324.28/202,257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,021.82

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