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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,569.88, 278,108.72 and 129,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,569.88, 278,108.72 and 129,991 is: 179,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,569.88 : 278,108.72 = 129,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,569.88/278,108.72 = 129,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,569.88x = 278,108.72 × 129,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,569.88x = 36,151,630,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151,630,621.52/201,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,350.36

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