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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,101.70, 300,874.95 and 131,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,101.70, 300,874.95 and 131,117.70 is: 196,169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,101.70 : 300,874.95 = 131,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,101.70/300,874.95 = 131,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,101.70x = 300,874.95 × 131,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,101.70x = 39,450,031,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450,031,431.62/201,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,169.56

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