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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,367.96, 279,277.13 and 111,736.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,367.96, 279,277.13 and 111,736.79 is: 154,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,367.96 : 279,277.13 = 111,736.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,367.96/279,277.13 = 111,736.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,367.96x = 279,277.13 × 111,736.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,367.96x = 31,205,530,026.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,205,530,026.61/202,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,201.93

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