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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,273.72, 277,715.34 and 111,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,273.72, 277,715.34 and 111,847.80 is: 154,326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,273.72 : 277,715.34 = 111,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,273.72/277,715.34 = 111,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,273.72x = 277,715.34 × 111,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,273.72x = 31,061,849,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,061,849,805.25/201,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,326.41

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