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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,758.20, 301,859.70 and 131,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,758.20, 301,859.70 and 131,774.20 is: 197,153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,758.20 : 301,859.70 = 131,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,758.20/301,859.70 = 131,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,758.20x = 301,859.70 × 131,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,758.20x = 39,777,320,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,777,320,479.74/201,758.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,153.43

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