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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,094.76, 277,640.80 and 124,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,094.76, 277,640.80 and 124,695.02 is: 172,159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,094.76 : 277,640.80 = 124,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,094.76/277,640.80 = 124,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,094.76x = 277,640.80 × 124,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,094.76x = 34,620,425,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,620,425,108.82/201,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,159.76

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