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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,457.93, 279,391.22 and 111,823.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,457.93, 279,391.22 and 111,823.79 is: 154,316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,457.93 : 279,391.22 = 111,823.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,457.93/279,391.22 = 111,823.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,457.93x = 279,391.22 × 111,823.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,457.93x = 31,242,585,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242,585,776.97/202,457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,316.43

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