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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,980, 278,730.90 and 111,336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,980, 278,730.90 and 111,336.05 is: 153,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,980 : 278,730.90 = 111,336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,980/278,730.90 = 111,336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,980x = 278,730.90 × 111,336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,980x = 31,032,797,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,032,797,418.95/201,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,642.92

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