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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,743.02, 278,311.82 and 130,146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,743.02, 278,311.82 and 130,146.10 is: 179,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,743.02 : 278,311.82 = 130,146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,743.02/278,311.82 = 130,146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,743.02x = 278,311.82 × 130,146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,743.02x = 36,221,197,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221,197,956.90/201,743.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,541.27

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