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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,029.10, 301,543.65 and 130,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,029.10, 301,543.65 and 130,170.30 is: 195,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,029.10 : 301,543.65 = 130,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,029.10/301,543.65 = 130,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,029.10x = 301,543.65 × 130,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,029.10x = 39,252,027,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252,027,383.60/201,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,255.45

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