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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,237.84, 277,713.56 and 110,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,237.84, 277,713.56 and 110,596.40 is: 152,625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,237.84 : 277,713.56 = 110,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,237.84/277,713.56 = 110,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,237.84x = 277,713.56 × 110,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,237.84x = 30,714,119,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714,119,967.18/201,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,625.97

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