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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,439, 277,991.94 and 110,790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,439, 277,991.94 and 110,790.28 is: 152,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,439 : 277,991.94 = 110,790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,439/277,991.94 = 110,790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,439x = 277,991.94 × 110,790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,439x = 30,798,804,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,798,804,870.34/201,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,893.95

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