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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,499.67, 278,069.54 and 110,853.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,499.67, 278,069.54 and 110,853.69 is: 152,978.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,499.67 : 278,069.54 = 110,853.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,499.67/278,069.54 = 110,853.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,499.67x = 278,069.54 × 110,853.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,499.67x = 30,825,034,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825,034,585.60/201,499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,978.09

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