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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,965.96, 278,700.35 and 111,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,965.96, 278,700.35 and 111,316.94 is: 153,610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,965.96 : 278,700.35 = 111,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,965.96/278,700.35 = 111,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,965.96x = 278,700.35 × 111,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,965.96x = 31,024,068,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024,068,188.84/201,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,610.38

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