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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,250.41, 277,432.90 and 140,632.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,250.41, 277,432.90 and 140,632.91 is: 193,868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,250.41 : 277,432.90 = 140,632.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,250.41/277,432.90 = 140,632.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,250.41x = 277,432.90 × 140,632.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,250.41x = 39,016,196,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,016,196,056.74/201,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,868.90

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