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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,761.70, 301,864.95 and 131,777.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,761.70, 301,864.95 and 131,777.70 is: 197,158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,761.70 : 301,864.95 = 131,777.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,761.70/301,864.95 = 131,777.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,761.70x = 301,864.95 × 131,777.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,761.70x = 39,779,068,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779,068,821.62/201,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,158.67

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