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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,623.07, 278,237.64 and 110,977.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,623.07, 278,237.64 and 110,977.09 is: 153,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,623.07 : 278,237.64 = 110,977.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,623.07/278,237.64 = 110,977.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,623.07x = 278,237.64 × 110,977.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,623.07x = 30,878,003,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,878,003,615.67/201,623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,147.18

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