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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,423.96, 277,966.95 and 109,544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,423.96, 277,966.95 and 109,544.09 is: 151,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,423.96 : 277,966.95 = 109,544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,423.96/277,966.95 = 109,544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,423.96x = 277,966.95 × 109,544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,423.96x = 30,449,637,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,449,637,282.74/201,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,171.87

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