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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,103.36, 277,702.78 and 150,027.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,103.36, 277,702.78 and 150,027.39 is: 207,172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,103.36 : 277,702.78 = 150,027.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,103.36/277,702.78 = 150,027.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,103.36x = 277,702.78 × 150,027.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,103.36x = 41,663,023,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,663,023,279.14/201,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,172.19

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