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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,355.14, 279,250.50 and 111,711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,355.14, 279,250.50 and 111,711.23 is: 154,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,355.14 : 279,250.50 = 111,711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,355.14/279,250.50 = 111,711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,355.14x = 279,250.50 × 111,711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,355.14x = 31,195,416,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195,416,833.12/202,355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,161.72

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