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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,302.80, 277,859.68 and 129,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,302.80, 277,859.68 and 129,682.56 is: 179,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,302.80 : 277,859.68 = 129,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,302.80/277,859.68 = 129,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,302.80x = 277,859.68 × 129,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,302.80x = 36,033,554,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,033,554,623.18/201,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,001.76

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