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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,322.73, 279,205.38 and 111,678.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,322.73, 279,205.38 and 111,678.72 is: 154,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,322.73 : 279,205.38 = 111,678.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,322.73/279,205.38 = 111,678.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,322.73x = 279,205.38 × 111,678.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,322.73x = 31,181,298,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,181,298,408.49/202,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,116.64

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