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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,373.91, 279,268.76 and 111,728.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,373.91, 279,268.76 and 111,728.03 is: 154,180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,373.91 : 279,268.76 = 111,728.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,373.91/279,268.76 = 111,728.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,373.91x = 279,268.76 × 111,728.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,373.91x = 31,202,147,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202,147,278.32/202,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,180.68

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