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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,774.34, 278,461.22 and 111,130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,774.34, 278,461.22 and 111,130.28 is: 153,366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,774.34 : 278,461.22 = 111,130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,774.34/278,461.22 = 111,130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,774.34x = 278,461.22 × 111,130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,774.34x = 30,945,474,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,945,474,321.72/201,774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,366.75

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