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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,760.08, 278,335.32 and 130,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,760.08, 278,335.32 and 130,163.12 is: 179,564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,760.08 : 278,335.32 = 130,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,760.08/278,335.32 = 130,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,760.08x = 278,335.32 × 130,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,760.08x = 36,228,993,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228,993,657.40/201,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,564.73

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