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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,170.47, 277,499.77 and 125,587.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,170.47, 277,499.77 and 125,587.75 is: 173,239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,170.47 : 277,499.77 = 125,587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,170.47/277,499.77 = 125,587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,170.47x = 277,499.77 × 125,587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,170.47x = 34,850,571,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,850,571,739.82/201,170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,239.00

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