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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,319.10, 277,820.92 and 115,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,319.10, 277,820.92 and 115,279.40 is: 159,085.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,319.10 : 277,820.92 = 115,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,319.10/277,820.92 = 115,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,319.10x = 277,820.92 × 115,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,319.10x = 32,027,028,965.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027,028,965.05/201,319.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,085.89

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