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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,367.38, 279,267.34 and 111,723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,367.38, 279,267.34 and 111,723.50 is: 154,178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,367.38 : 279,267.34 = 111,723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,367.38/279,267.34 = 111,723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,367.38x = 279,267.34 × 111,723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,367.38x = 31,200,722,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,200,722,984.84/202,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,178.62

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