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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,497.54, 279,441 and 111,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,497.54, 279,441 and 111,851.88 is: 154,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,497.54 : 279,441 = 111,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,497.54/279,441 = 111,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,497.54x = 279,441 × 111,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,497.54x = 31,256,001,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,256,001,199.08/202,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,352.50

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