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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,570.22, 278,168.99 and 115,527.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,570.22, 278,168.99 and 115,527.34 is: 159,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,570.22 : 278,168.99 = 115,527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,570.22/278,168.99 = 115,527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,570.22x = 278,168.99 × 115,527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,570.22x = 32,136,122,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,136,122,212.13/201,570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,428.92

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