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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,175.78, 277,621.47 and 109,294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,175.78, 277,621.47 and 109,294.30 is: 150,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,175.78 : 277,621.47 = 109,294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,175.78/277,621.47 = 109,294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,175.78x = 277,621.47 × 109,294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,175.78x = 30,342,444,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,342,444,228.62/201,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,825.53

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