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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,297.46, 279,170.23 and 111,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,297.46, 279,170.23 and 111,653.60 is: 154,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,297.46 : 279,170.23 = 111,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,297.46/279,170.23 = 111,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,297.46x = 279,170.23 × 111,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,297.46x = 31,170,361,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170,361,192.33/202,297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,081.82

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