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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,697.59, 278,340.38 and 111,051.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,697.59, 278,340.38 and 111,051.71 is: 153,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,697.59 : 278,340.38 = 111,051.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,697.59/278,340.38 = 111,051.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,697.59x = 278,340.38 × 111,051.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,697.59x = 30,910,173,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,910,173,769.35/201,697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,250.09

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