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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,629.14, 279,628.55 and 111,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,629.14, 279,628.55 and 111,985.08 is: 154,539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,629.14 : 279,628.55 = 111,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,629.14/279,628.55 = 111,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,629.14x = 279,628.55 × 111,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,629.14x = 31,314,225,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,314,225,542.03/202,629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,539.60

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