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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,314.82, 277,841.40 and 129,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,314.82, 277,841.40 and 129,902.46 is: 179,282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,314.82 : 277,841.40 = 129,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,314.82/277,841.40 = 129,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,314.82x = 277,841.40 × 129,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,314.82x = 36,092,281,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,092,281,349.84/201,314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,282.78

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