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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,593.88, 278,211 and 115,567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,593.88, 278,211 and 115,567.08 is: 159,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,593.88 : 278,211 = 115,567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,593.88/278,211 = 115,567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,593.88x = 278,211 × 115,567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,593.88x = 32,152,032,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,032,893.88/201,593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,489.13

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