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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,803.52, 278,490.78 and 111,159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,803.52, 278,490.78 and 111,159.89 is: 153,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,803.52 : 278,490.78 = 111,159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,803.52/278,490.78 = 111,159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,803.52x = 278,490.78 × 111,159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,803.52x = 30,957,003,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,957,003,078.36/201,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,401.70

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