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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,747.93, 278,412.97 and 115,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,747.93, 278,412.97 and 115,710.23 is: 159,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,747.93 : 278,412.97 = 115,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,747.93/278,412.97 = 115,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,747.93x = 278,412.97 × 115,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,747.93x = 32,215,228,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215,228,793.68/201,747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,680.59

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