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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,267.18, 277,742.84 and 115,223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,267.18, 277,742.84 and 115,223.31 is: 159,004.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,267.18 : 277,742.84 = 115,223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,267.18/277,742.84 = 115,223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,267.18x = 277,742.84 × 115,223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,267.18x = 32,002,448,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002,448,625.12/201,267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,004.81

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