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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,747.46, 278,412.32 and 115,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,747.46, 278,412.32 and 115,709.76 is: 159,679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,747.46 : 278,412.32 = 115,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,747.46/278,412.32 = 115,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,747.46x = 278,412.32 × 115,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,747.46x = 32,215,022,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215,022,728.24/201,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,679.95

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