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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,260.62, 277,742.90 and 115,219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,260.62, 277,742.90 and 115,219.26 is: 159,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,260.62 : 277,742.90 = 115,219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,260.62/277,742.90 = 115,219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,260.62x = 277,742.90 × 115,219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,260.62x = 32,001,331,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,001,331,408.25/201,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,004.44

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