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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,968.60, 278,703.97 and 111,319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,968.60, 278,703.97 and 111,319.56 is: 153,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,968.60 : 278,703.97 = 111,319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,968.60/278,703.97 = 111,319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,968.60x = 278,703.97 × 111,319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,968.60x = 31,025,203,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,025,203,032.35/201,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,614.00

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