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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,521.93, 277,872.93 and 155,476.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,521.93, 277,872.93 and 155,476.67 is: 214,382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,521.93 : 277,872.93 = 155,476.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,521.93/277,872.93 = 155,476.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,521.93x = 277,872.93 × 155,476.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,521.93x = 43,202,756,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202,756,450.18/201,521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,382.41

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