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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,846.13, 278,547.66 and 112,422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,846.13, 278,547.66 and 112,422.13 is: 155,142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,846.13 : 278,547.66 = 112,422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,846.13/278,547.66 = 112,422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,846.13x = 278,547.66 × 112,422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,846.13x = 31,314,921,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,314,921,243.72/201,846.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,142.54

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