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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,708.70, 301,785.45 and 131,724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,708.70, 301,785.45 and 131,724.70 is: 197,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,708.70 : 301,785.45 = 131,724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,708.70/301,785.45 = 131,724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,708.70x = 301,785.45 × 131,724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,708.70x = 39,752,597,865.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,752,597,865.62/201,708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,079.24

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