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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,657.78, 278,282.84 and 111,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,657.78, 278,282.84 and 111,013.02 is: 153,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,657.78 : 278,282.84 = 111,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,657.78/278,282.84 = 111,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,657.78x = 278,282.84 × 111,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,657.78x = 30,893,017,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,893,017,927.51/201,657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,195.27

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