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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,611.36, 278,223.36 and 125,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,611.36, 278,223.36 and 125,102 is: 172,640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,611.36 : 278,223.36 = 125,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,611.36/278,223.36 = 125,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,611.36x = 278,223.36 × 125,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,611.36x = 34,806,298,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,806,298,782.72/201,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,640.56

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