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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,529.92, 277,883.96 and 155,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,529.92, 277,883.96 and 155,484.68 is: 214,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,529.92 : 277,883.96 = 155,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,529.92/277,883.96 = 155,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,529.92x = 277,883.96 × 155,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,529.92x = 43,206,698,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,206,698,597.73/201,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,393.47

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