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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,818.63, 278,531.59 and 111,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,818.63, 278,531.59 and 111,183.88 is: 153,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,818.63 : 278,531.59 = 111,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,818.63/278,531.59 = 111,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,818.63x = 278,531.59 × 111,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,818.63x = 30,968,222,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968,222,322.85/201,818.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,445.81

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