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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,163.77, 277,110.26 and 172,391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,163.77, 277,110.26 and 172,391.05 is: 237,474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,163.77 : 277,110.26 = 172,391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,163.77/277,110.26 = 172,391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,163.77x = 277,110.26 × 172,391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,163.77x = 47,771,329,787.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,771,329,787.77/201,163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,474.82

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