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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,727.60, 302,591.40 and 131,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,727.60, 302,591.40 and 131,225.20 is: 196,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,727.60 : 302,591.40 = 131,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,727.60/302,591.40 = 131,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,727.60x = 302,591.40 × 131,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,727.60x = 39,707,616,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,707,616,983.28/201,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,837.80

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