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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,138.76, 277,571.70 and 111,714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,138.76, 277,571.70 and 111,714.76 is: 154,166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,138.76 : 277,571.70 = 111,714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,138.76/277,571.70 = 111,714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,138.76x = 277,571.70 × 111,714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,138.76x = 31,008,855,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,008,855,848.29/201,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,166.49

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