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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,351.57, 277,870.43 and 109,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,351.57, 277,870.43 and 109,477.04 is: 151,081.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,351.57 : 277,870.43 = 109,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,351.57/277,870.43 = 109,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,351.57x = 277,870.43 × 109,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,351.57x = 30,420,432,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,420,432,179.93/201,351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,081.18

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