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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,255.62, 277,617.11 and 125,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,255.62, 277,617.11 and 125,672.90 is: 173,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,255.62 : 277,617.11 = 125,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,255.62/277,617.11 = 125,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,255.62x = 277,617.11 × 125,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,255.62x = 34,888,945,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888,945,286.87/201,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,356.38

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