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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,172.31, 277,502.33 and 125,589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,172.31, 277,502.33 and 125,589.59 is: 173,241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,172.31 : 277,502.33 = 125,589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,172.31/277,502.33 = 125,589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,172.31x = 277,502.33 × 125,589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,172.31x = 34,851,402,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,851,402,068.77/201,172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,241.55

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