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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,771.47, 278,377.98 and 130,199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,771.47, 278,377.98 and 130,199.06 is: 179,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,771.47 : 278,377.98 = 130,199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,771.47/278,377.98 = 130,199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,771.47x = 278,377.98 × 130,199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,771.47x = 36,244,551,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,244,551,320.70/201,771.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,631.70

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