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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,969.36, 278,733.78 and 111,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,969.36, 278,733.78 and 111,341.52 is: 153,660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,969.36 : 278,733.78 = 111,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,969.36/278,733.78 = 111,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,969.36x = 278,733.78 × 111,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,969.36x = 31,034,642,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,034,642,740.55/201,969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,660.15

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