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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,289.96, 301,947.90 and 118,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,289.96, 301,947.90 and 118,009 is: 177,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,289.96 : 301,947.90 = 118,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,289.96/301,947.90 = 118,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,289.96x = 301,947.90 × 118,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,289.96x = 35,632,569,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632,569,731.10/201,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,021.10

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