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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,835.95, 278,546.39 and 111,192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,835.95, 278,546.39 and 111,192.09 is: 153,452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,835.95 : 278,546.39 = 111,192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,835.95/278,546.39 = 111,192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,835.95x = 278,546.39 × 111,192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,835.95x = 30,972,155,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972,155,266.06/201,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,452.12

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