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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,238.56, 277,711.74 and 110,604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,238.56, 277,711.74 and 110,604.42 is: 152,635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,238.56 : 277,711.74 = 110,604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,238.56/277,711.74 = 110,604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,238.56x = 277,711.74 × 110,604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,238.56x = 30,716,145,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,716,145,929.89/201,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,635.49

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