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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,356.21, 277,878.71 and 110,719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,356.21, 277,878.71 and 110,719.08 is: 152,796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,356.21 : 277,878.71 = 110,719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,356.21/277,878.71 = 110,719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,356.21x = 277,878.71 × 110,719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,356.21x = 30,766,475,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,766,475,399.58/201,356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,796.26

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