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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,829, 278,524.04 and 112,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,829, 278,524.04 and 112,405 is: 155,118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,829 : 278,524.04 = 112,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,829/278,524.04 = 112,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,829x = 278,524.04 × 112,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,829x = 31,307,494,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307,494,716.20/201,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,118.91

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