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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,207.63, 277,681.98 and 115,193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,207.63, 277,681.98 and 115,193.59 is: 158,976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,207.63 : 277,681.98 = 115,193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,207.63/277,681.98 = 115,193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,207.63x = 277,681.98 × 115,193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,207.63x = 31,987,183,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,987,183,578.54/201,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,976.00

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