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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,271.32, 277,461.69 and 140,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,271.32, 277,461.69 and 140,653.76 is: 193,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,271.32 : 277,461.69 = 140,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,271.32/277,461.69 = 140,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,271.32x = 277,461.69 × 140,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,271.32x = 39,026,028,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026,028,567.15/201,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,897.61

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