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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,774.66, 278,444.97 and 126,364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,774.66, 278,444.97 and 126,364.74 is: 174,380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,774.66 : 278,444.97 = 126,364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,774.66/278,444.97 = 126,364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,774.66x = 278,444.97 × 126,364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,774.66x = 35,185,626,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185,626,238.36/201,774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,380.80

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