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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,958.88, 278,701.72 and 111,315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,958.88, 278,701.72 and 111,315.02 is: 153,613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,958.88 : 278,701.72 = 111,315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,958.88/278,701.72 = 111,315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,958.88x = 278,701.72 × 111,315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,958.88x = 31,023,687,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023,687,954.30/201,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,613.88

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