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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,122.60, 277,551 and 110,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,122.60, 277,551 and 110,480.40 is: 152,463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,122.60 : 277,551 = 110,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,122.60/277,551 = 110,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,122.60x = 277,551 × 110,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,122.60x = 30,663,945,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,663,945,500.40/201,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,463.95

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