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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,968.44, 278,712.73 and 111,324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,968.44, 278,712.73 and 111,324.71 is: 153,626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,968.44 : 278,712.73 = 111,324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,968.44/278,712.73 = 111,324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,968.44x = 278,712.73 × 111,324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,968.44x = 31,027,614,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,614,676.50/201,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,626.06

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