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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,373.94, 279,270.48 and 111,728.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,373.94, 279,270.48 and 111,728.26 is: 154,181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,373.94 : 279,270.48 = 111,728.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,373.94/279,270.48 = 111,728.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,373.94x = 279,270.48 × 111,728.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,373.94x = 31,202,405,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202,405,567.83/202,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,181.93

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