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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,355.56, 277,955.28 and 135,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,355.56, 277,955.28 and 135,956.70 is: 187,677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,355.56 : 277,955.28 = 135,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,355.56/277,955.28 = 135,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,355.56x = 277,955.28 × 135,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,355.56x = 37,789,882,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,789,882,616.38/201,355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,677.37

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