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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,470.31, 278,033.72 and 110,831.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,470.31, 278,033.72 and 110,831.31 is: 152,949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,470.31 : 278,033.72 = 110,831.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,470.31/278,033.72 = 110,831.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,470.31x = 278,033.72 × 110,831.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,470.31x = 30,814,840,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814,840,857.62/201,470.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,949.79

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