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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,151.62, 277,645.10 and 115,158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,151.62, 277,645.10 and 115,158.78 is: 158,951.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,151.62 : 277,645.10 = 115,158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,151.62/277,645.10 = 115,158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,151.62x = 277,645.10 × 115,158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,151.62x = 31,973,270,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,973,270,413.18/201,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,951.10

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