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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,352.70, 279,247.13 and 111,708.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,352.70, 279,247.13 and 111,708.79 is: 154,158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,352.70 : 279,247.13 = 111,708.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,352.70/279,247.13 = 111,708.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,352.70x = 279,247.13 × 111,708.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,352.70x = 31,194,358,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,194,358,584.43/202,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,158.35

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