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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,325.34, 279,208.93 and 111,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,325.34, 279,208.93 and 111,681.28 is: 154,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,325.34 : 279,208.93 = 111,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,325.34/279,208.93 = 111,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,325.34x = 279,208.93 × 111,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,325.34x = 31,182,411,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,182,411,387.85/202,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,120.15

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