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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,160.78, 277,629.90 and 134,209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,160.78, 277,629.90 and 134,209.42 is: 185,227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,160.78 : 277,629.90 = 134,209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,160.78/277,629.90 = 134,209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,160.78x = 277,629.90 × 134,209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,160.78x = 37,260,547,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,260,547,853.66/201,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,227.70

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