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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,739.31, 278,306.78 and 130,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,739.31, 278,306.78 and 130,142.40 is: 179,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,739.31 : 278,306.78 = 130,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,739.31/278,306.78 = 130,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,739.31x = 278,306.78 × 130,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,739.31x = 36,219,512,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,219,512,285.47/201,739.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,536.22

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