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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,269.02, 277,777.52 and 129,856.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,269.02, 277,777.52 and 129,856.78 is: 179,219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,269.02 : 277,777.52 = 129,856.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,269.02/277,777.52 = 129,856.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,269.02x = 277,777.52 × 129,856.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,269.02x = 36,071,294,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,071,294,303.59/201,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,219.31

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