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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,244.23, 277,698.96 and 110,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,244.23, 277,698.96 and 110,599.20 is: 152,616.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,244.23 : 277,698.96 = 110,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,244.23/277,698.96 = 110,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,244.23x = 277,698.96 × 110,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,244.23x = 30,713,282,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,713,282,816.83/201,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,616.96

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