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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,798, 301,949.67 and 126,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,798, 301,949.67 and 126,316.80 is: 189,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,798 : 301,949.67 = 126,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,798/301,949.67 = 126,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,798x = 301,949.67 × 126,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,798x = 38,141,316,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,141,316,075.46/201,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,007.40

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