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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,265.79, 279,144.68 and 111,641.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,265.79, 279,144.68 and 111,641.37 is: 154,074.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,265.79 : 279,144.68 = 111,641.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,265.79/279,144.68 = 111,641.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,265.79x = 279,144.68 × 111,641.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,265.79x = 31,164,093,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,164,093,945.20/202,265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,074.96

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