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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,401.67, 277,855.64 and 115,314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,401.67, 277,855.64 and 115,314.64 is: 159,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,401.67 : 277,855.64 = 115,314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,401.67/277,855.64 = 115,314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,401.67x = 277,855.64 × 115,314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,401.67x = 32,040,823,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,040,823,098.57/201,401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,089.16

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