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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,729.02, 278,292.51 and 130,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,729.02, 278,292.51 and 130,132.10 is: 179,521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,729.02 : 278,292.51 = 130,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,729.02/278,292.51 = 130,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,729.02x = 278,292.51 × 130,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,729.02x = 36,214,789,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214,789,436.30/201,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,521.97

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