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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,367, 277,892.48 and 110,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,367, 277,892.48 and 110,718.28 is: 152,794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,367 : 277,892.48 = 110,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,367/277,892.48 = 110,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,367x = 277,892.48 × 110,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,367x = 30,767,777,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767,777,410.53/201,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,794.54

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