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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,670.53, 278,305.28 and 112,267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,670.53, 278,305.28 and 112,267.65 is: 154,929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,670.53 : 278,305.28 = 112,267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,670.53/278,305.28 = 112,267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,670.53x = 278,305.28 × 112,267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,670.53x = 31,244,679,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,244,679,206.85/201,670.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,929.33

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