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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,263.61, 279,130.48 and 110,387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,263.61, 279,130.48 and 110,387.92 is: 152,338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,263.61 : 279,130.48 = 110,387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,263.61/279,130.48 = 110,387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,263.61x = 279,130.48 × 110,387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,263.61x = 30,812,633,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812,633,582.70/202,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,338.99

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