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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,229.94, 277,683.89 and 110,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,229.94, 277,683.89 and 110,583.96 is: 152,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,229.94 : 277,683.89 = 110,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,229.94/277,683.89 = 110,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,229.94x = 277,683.89 × 110,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,229.94x = 30,707,382,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,707,382,795.99/201,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,598.48

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