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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,615.57, 278,227.33 and 110,969.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,615.57, 278,227.33 and 110,969.59 is: 153,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,615.57 : 278,227.33 = 110,969.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,615.57/278,227.33 = 110,969.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,615.57x = 278,227.33 × 110,969.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,615.57x = 30,874,772,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,874,772,736.89/201,615.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,136.85

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