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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,727.30, 302,590.95 and 138,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,727.30, 302,590.95 and 138,741.70 is: 208,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,727.30 : 302,590.95 = 138,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,727.30/302,590.95 = 138,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,727.30x = 302,590.95 × 138,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,727.30x = 41,981,982,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,981,982,807.62/201,727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,112.55

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