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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,978, 278,728.11 and 111,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,978, 278,728.11 and 111,333.96 is: 153,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,978 : 278,728.11 = 111,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,978/278,728.11 = 111,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,978x = 278,728.11 × 111,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,978x = 31,031,904,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,031,904,249.62/201,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,640.02

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