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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,312.08, 279,170.75 and 111,662.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,312.08, 279,170.75 and 111,662.19 is: 154,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,312.08 : 279,170.75 = 111,662.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,312.08/279,170.75 = 111,662.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,312.08x = 279,170.75 × 111,662.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,312.08x = 31,172,817,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,172,817,608.10/202,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,082.83

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