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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,501.14, 278,258.31 and 130,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,501.14, 278,258.31 and 130,004.06 is: 179,526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,501.14 : 278,258.31 = 130,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,501.14/278,258.31 = 130,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,501.14x = 278,258.31 × 130,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,501.14x = 36,174,708,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,174,708,637.45/201,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,526.08

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