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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,292.53, 277,784.27 and 115,252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,292.53, 277,784.27 and 115,252.83 is: 159,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,292.53 : 277,784.27 = 115,252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,292.53/277,784.27 = 115,252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,292.53x = 277,784.27 × 115,252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,292.53x = 32,015,422,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,422,670.72/201,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,049.23

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