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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,322.87, 279,205.57 and 111,678.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,322.87, 279,205.57 and 111,678.86 is: 154,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,322.87 : 279,205.57 = 111,678.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,322.87/279,205.57 = 111,678.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,322.87x = 279,205.57 × 111,678.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,322.87x = 31,181,358,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,181,358,367.22/202,322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,116.83

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