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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,475.02, 278,034 and 110,829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,475.02, 278,034 and 110,829.04 is: 152,943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,475.02 : 278,034 = 110,829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,475.02/278,034 = 110,829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,475.02x = 278,034 × 110,829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,475.02x = 30,814,241,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814,241,307.36/201,475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,943.23

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