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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,297.96, 277,534.98 and 125,818.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,297.96, 277,534.98 and 125,818.92 is: 173,469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,297.96 : 277,534.98 = 125,818.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,297.96/277,534.98 = 125,818.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,297.96x = 277,534.98 × 125,818.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,297.96x = 34,919,151,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,919,151,445.82/201,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,469.97

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