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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,635.19, 278,254.40 and 110,989.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,635.19, 278,254.40 and 110,989.22 is: 153,163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,635.19 : 278,254.40 = 110,989.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,635.19/278,254.40 = 110,989.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,635.19x = 278,254.40 × 110,989.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,635.19x = 30,883,240,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,883,240,390.81/201,635.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,163.94

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