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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,907, 278,637.42 and 112,488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,907, 278,637.42 and 112,488.76 is: 155,237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,907 : 278,637.42 = 112,488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,907/278,637.42 = 112,488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,907x = 278,637.42 × 112,488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,907x = 31,343,577,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343,577,865.40/201,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,237.70

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