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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,714.83, 278,368.52 and 111,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,714.83, 278,368.52 and 111,079.22 is: 153,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,714.83 : 278,368.52 = 111,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,714.83/278,368.52 = 111,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,714.83x = 278,368.52 × 111,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,714.83x = 30,920,956,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,920,956,960.01/201,714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,290.45

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