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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,238.44, 277,585.56 and 119,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,238.44, 277,585.56 and 119,511.15 is: 164,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,238.44 : 277,585.56 = 119,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,238.44/277,585.56 = 119,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,238.44x = 277,585.56 × 119,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,238.44x = 33,174,569,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,174,569,498.99/201,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,852.05

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