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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,253.59, 277,736.60 and 110,612.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,253.59, 277,736.60 and 110,612.77 is: 152,649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,253.59 : 277,736.60 = 110,612.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,253.59/277,736.60 = 110,612.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,253.59x = 277,736.60 × 110,612.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,253.59x = 30,721,214,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,721,214,238.57/201,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,649.27

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