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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,989.71, 278,733.28 and 111,340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,989.71, 278,733.28 and 111,340.99 is: 153,643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,989.71 : 278,733.28 = 111,340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,989.71/278,733.28 = 111,340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,989.71x = 278,733.28 × 111,340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,989.71x = 31,034,439,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,034,439,341.15/201,989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,643.67

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