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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,747.63, 279,784.72 and 110,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,747.63, 279,784.72 and 110,869.14 is: 152,995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,747.63 : 279,784.72 = 110,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,747.63/279,784.72 = 110,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,747.63x = 279,784.72 × 110,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,747.63x = 31,019,491,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,019,491,291.54/202,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,995.58

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