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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,669.78, 278,304.24 and 112,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,669.78, 278,304.24 and 112,266.90 is: 154,928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,669.78 : 278,304.24 = 112,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,669.78/278,304.24 = 112,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,669.78x = 278,304.24 × 112,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,669.78x = 31,244,354,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,244,354,281.66/201,669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,928.29

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