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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,351.36, 279,247.14 and 111,707.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,351.36, 279,247.14 and 111,707.37 is: 154,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,351.36 : 279,247.14 = 111,707.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,351.36/279,247.14 = 111,707.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,351.36x = 279,247.14 × 111,707.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,351.36x = 31,193,963,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193,963,589.42/202,351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,157.42

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