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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,356.32, 279,252.14 and 111,712.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,356.32, 279,252.14 and 111,712.42 is: 154,163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,356.32 : 279,252.14 = 111,712.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,356.32/279,252.14 = 111,712.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,356.32x = 279,252.14 × 111,712.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,356.32x = 31,195,932,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195,932,349.58/202,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,163.37

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