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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,367.28, 279,266.92 and 111,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,367.28, 279,266.92 and 111,723.32 is: 154,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,367.28 : 279,266.92 = 111,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,367.28/279,266.92 = 111,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,367.28x = 279,266.92 × 111,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,367.28x = 31,200,627,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,200,627,468.57/202,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,178.22

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