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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,333.16, 279,219.82 and 111,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,333.16, 279,219.82 and 111,689.20 is: 154,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,333.16 : 279,219.82 = 111,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,333.16/279,219.82 = 111,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,333.16x = 279,219.82 × 111,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,333.16x = 31,185,838,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,185,838,319.94/202,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,131.13

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