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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,499.59, 278,069.44 and 110,853.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,499.59, 278,069.44 and 110,853.61 is: 152,977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,499.59 : 278,069.44 = 110,853.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,499.59/278,069.44 = 110,853.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,499.59x = 278,069.44 × 110,853.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,499.59x = 30,825,000,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825,000,413.59/201,499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,977.98

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