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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,227.82, 277,688.79 and 110,583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,227.82, 277,688.79 and 110,583.76 is: 152,602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,227.82 : 277,688.79 = 110,583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,227.82/277,688.79 = 110,583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,227.82x = 277,688.79 × 110,583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,227.82x = 30,707,869,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,707,869,813.83/201,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,602.51

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