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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,482.29, 279,423.89 and 110,601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,482.29, 279,423.89 and 110,601.63 is: 152,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,482.29 : 279,423.89 = 110,601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,482.29/279,423.89 = 110,601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,482.29x = 279,423.89 × 110,601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,482.29x = 30,904,737,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,904,737,141.93/202,482.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,629.34

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