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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,594.88, 278,212.35 and 115,568.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,594.88, 278,212.35 and 115,568.11 is: 159,490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,594.88 : 278,212.35 = 115,568.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,594.88/278,212.35 = 115,568.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,594.88x = 278,212.35 × 115,568.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,594.88x = 32,152,475,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,475,468.16/201,594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,490.54

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