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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,325.09, 279,208.59 and 111,681.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,325.09, 279,208.59 and 111,681.03 is: 154,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,325.09 : 279,208.59 = 111,681.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,325.09/279,208.59 = 111,681.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,325.09x = 279,208.59 × 111,681.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,325.09x = 31,182,303,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,182,303,308.70/202,325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,119.80

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