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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,292.61, 279,160.41 and 111,648.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,292.61, 279,160.41 and 111,648.44 is: 154,072.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,292.61 : 279,160.41 = 111,648.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,292.61/279,160.41 = 111,648.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,292.61x = 279,160.41 × 111,648.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,292.61x = 31,167,822,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167,822,890.46/202,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,072.97

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