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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,171.48, 277,501.16 and 125,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,171.48, 277,501.16 and 125,588.76 is: 173,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,171.48 : 277,501.16 = 125,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,171.48/277,501.16 = 125,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,171.48x = 277,501.16 × 125,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,171.48x = 34,851,025,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,851,025,955.02/201,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,240.39

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