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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,268.34, 279,117.70 and 111,624.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,268.34, 279,117.70 and 111,624.18 is: 154,034.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,268.34 : 279,117.70 = 111,624.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,268.34/279,117.70 = 111,624.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,268.34x = 279,117.70 × 111,624.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,268.34x = 31,156,283,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,156,283,060.23/202,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,034.40

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