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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,663.68, 278,286.24 and 111,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,663.68, 278,286.24 and 111,017.76 is: 153,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,663.68 : 278,286.24 = 111,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,663.68/278,286.24 = 111,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,663.68x = 278,286.24 × 111,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,663.68x = 30,894,715,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,894,715,003.62/201,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,199.20

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