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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,238.60, 277,714.37 and 110,596.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,238.60, 277,714.37 and 110,596.87 is: 152,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,238.60 : 277,714.37 = 110,596.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,238.60/277,714.37 = 110,596.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,238.60x = 277,714.37 × 110,596.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,238.60x = 30,714,338,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714,338,134.47/201,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,626.48

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