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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,499.23, 279,447.83 and 111,861.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,499.23, 279,447.83 and 111,861.43 is: 154,368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,499.23 : 279,447.83 = 111,861.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,499.23/279,447.83 = 111,861.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,499.23x = 279,447.83 × 111,861.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,499.23x = 31,259,433,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,259,433,314.89/202,499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,368.16

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