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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,099.76, 277,647.70 and 124,700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,099.76, 277,647.70 and 124,700.02 is: 172,166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,099.76 : 277,647.70 = 124,700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,099.76/277,647.70 = 124,700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,099.76x = 277,647.70 × 124,700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,099.76x = 34,622,673,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622,673,742.95/201,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,166.66

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