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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,358.76, 279,240.75 and 111,700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,358.76, 279,240.75 and 111,700.17 is: 154,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,358.76 : 279,240.75 = 111,700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,358.76/279,240.75 = 111,700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,358.76x = 279,240.75 × 111,700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,358.76x = 31,191,239,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191,239,245.93/202,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,138.32

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