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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,974.90, 278,712.67 and 111,325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,974.90, 278,712.67 and 111,325.88 is: 153,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,974.90 : 278,712.67 = 111,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,974.90/278,712.67 = 111,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,974.90x = 278,712.67 × 111,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,974.90x = 31,027,933,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,933,254.90/201,974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,622.72

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