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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,505.23, 278,077.19 and 110,859.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,505.23, 278,077.19 and 110,859.23 is: 152,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,505.23 : 278,077.19 = 110,859.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,505.23/278,077.19 = 110,859.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,505.23x = 278,077.19 × 110,859.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,505.23x = 30,827,423,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,827,423,304.86/201,505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,985.72

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