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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,856.13, 278,561.46 and 112,432.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,856.13, 278,561.46 and 112,432.13 is: 155,156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,856.13 : 278,561.46 = 112,432.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,856.13/278,561.46 = 112,432.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,856.13x = 278,561.46 × 112,432.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,856.13x = 31,319,258,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,319,258,283.71/201,856.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,156.34

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