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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,060.91, 277,310.31 and 136,579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,060.91, 277,310.31 and 136,579.87 is: 188,375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,060.91 : 277,310.31 = 136,579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,060.91/277,310.31 = 136,579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,060.91x = 277,310.31 × 136,579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,060.91x = 37,875,006,089.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,875,006,089.46/201,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,375.78

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