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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,222.47, 277,571.38 and 125,639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,222.47, 277,571.38 and 125,639.75 is: 173,310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,222.47 : 277,571.38 = 125,639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,222.47/277,571.38 = 125,639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,222.47x = 277,571.38 × 125,639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,222.47x = 34,873,998,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,873,998,790.36/201,222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,310.66

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