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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,252.41, 277,435.65 and 140,634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,252.41, 277,435.65 and 140,634.92 is: 193,871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,252.41 : 277,435.65 = 140,634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,252.41/277,435.65 = 140,634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,252.41x = 277,435.65 × 140,634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,252.41x = 39,017,139,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,017,139,055.72/201,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,871.67

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