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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,456.22, 279,391.67 and 111,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,456.22, 279,391.67 and 111,814.44 is: 154,305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,456.22 : 279,391.67 = 111,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,456.22/279,391.67 = 111,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,456.22x = 279,391.67 × 111,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,456.22x = 31,240,022,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,240,022,562.64/202,456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,305.08

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