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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,353.60, 279,246.44 and 111,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,353.60, 279,246.44 and 111,709.60 is: 154,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,353.60 : 279,246.44 = 111,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,353.60/279,246.44 = 111,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,353.60x = 279,246.44 × 111,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,353.60x = 31,194,508,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,194,508,113.82/202,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,158.40

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