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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,251.14, 277,752.92 and 129,838.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,251.14, 277,752.92 and 129,838.91 is: 179,194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,251.14 : 277,752.92 = 129,838.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,251.14/277,752.92 = 129,838.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,251.14x = 277,752.92 × 129,838.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,251.14x = 36,063,134,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,063,134,344.16/201,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,194.69

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