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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,979, 278,729.52 and 111,335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,979, 278,729.52 and 111,335.05 is: 153,641.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,979 : 278,729.52 = 111,335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,979/278,729.52 = 111,335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,979x = 278,729.52 × 111,335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,979x = 31,032,365,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,032,365,045.68/201,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,641.54

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