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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,268.18, 277,744.22 and 115,224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,268.18, 277,744.22 and 115,224.31 is: 159,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,268.18 : 277,744.22 = 115,224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,268.18/277,744.22 = 115,224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,268.18x = 277,744.22 × 115,224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,268.18x = 32,002,886,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002,886,105.99/201,268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,006.19

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