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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,247.76, 277,748.26 and 129,835.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,247.76, 277,748.26 and 129,835.53 is: 179,190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,247.76 : 277,748.26 = 129,835.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,247.76/277,748.26 = 129,835.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,247.76x = 277,748.26 × 129,835.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,247.76x = 36,061,592,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061,592,219.09/201,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,190.03

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