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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,748.62, 279,786.10 and 110,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,748.62, 279,786.10 and 110,870.14 is: 152,996.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,748.62 : 279,786.10 = 110,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,748.62/279,786.10 = 110,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,748.62x = 279,786.10 × 110,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,748.62x = 31,019,924,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,019,924,077.05/202,748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,996.97

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