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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,237.68, 277,612.30 and 144,681.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,237.68, 277,612.30 and 144,681.86 is: 199,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,237.68 : 277,612.30 = 144,681.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,237.68/277,612.30 = 144,681.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,237.68x = 277,612.30 × 144,681.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,237.68x = 40,165,463,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,165,463,922.88/201,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,592.16

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