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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,901.76, 278,636.62 and 111,257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,901.76, 278,636.62 and 111,257.57 is: 153,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,901.76 : 278,636.62 = 111,257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,901.76/278,636.62 = 111,257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,901.76x = 278,636.62 × 111,257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,901.76x = 31,000,431,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,000,431,582.89/201,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,542.16

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