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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,763.07, 278,422.36 and 115,717.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,763.07, 278,422.36 and 115,717.63 is: 159,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,763.07 : 278,422.36 = 115,717.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,763.07/278,422.36 = 115,717.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,763.07x = 278,422.36 × 115,717.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,763.07x = 32,218,375,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,218,375,825.81/201,763.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,684.21

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