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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,291.79, 279,161.30 and 111,647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,291.79, 279,161.30 and 111,647.76 is: 154,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,291.79 : 279,161.30 = 111,647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,291.79/279,161.30 = 111,647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,291.79x = 279,161.30 × 111,647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,291.79x = 31,167,732,637.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167,732,637.27/202,291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,073.14

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