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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,238.68, 277,613.67 and 144,682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,238.68, 277,613.67 and 144,682.86 is: 199,593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,238.68 : 277,613.67 = 144,682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,238.68/277,613.67 = 144,682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,238.68x = 277,613.67 × 144,682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,238.68x = 40,165,939,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,165,939,750.70/201,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,593.54

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