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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,079.26, 277,303.98 and 136,644.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,079.26, 277,303.98 and 136,644.66 is: 188,443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,079.26 : 277,303.98 = 136,644.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,079.26/277,303.98 = 136,644.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,079.26x = 277,303.98 × 136,644.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,079.26x = 37,892,108,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,892,108,063.75/201,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,443.64

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