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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,871.59, 278,581.43 and 111,225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,871.59, 278,581.43 and 111,225.45 is: 153,490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,871.59 : 278,581.43 = 111,225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,871.59/278,581.43 = 111,225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,871.59x = 278,581.43 × 111,225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,871.59x = 30,985,345,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,985,345,610.49/201,871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,490.37

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