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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,729.56, 278,380.70 and 111,085.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,729.56, 278,380.70 and 111,085.72 is: 153,294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,729.56 : 278,380.70 = 111,085.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,729.56/278,380.70 = 111,085.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,729.56x = 278,380.70 × 111,085.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,729.56x = 30,924,120,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924,120,493.60/201,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,294.94

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