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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,347.68, 279,238.08 and 111,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,347.68, 279,238.08 and 111,701.70 is: 154,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,347.68 : 279,238.08 = 111,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,347.68/279,238.08 = 111,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,347.68x = 279,238.08 × 111,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,347.68x = 31,191,366,844.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191,366,844.55/202,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,147.39

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