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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,290.82, 277,781.91 and 115,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,290.82, 277,781.91 and 115,251.12 is: 159,046.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,290.82 : 277,781.91 = 115,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,290.82/277,781.91 = 115,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,290.82x = 277,781.91 × 115,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,290.82x = 32,014,676,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,676,243.24/201,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,046.88

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