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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,825, 278,054.82 and 159,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,825, 278,054.82 and 159,368.04 is: 219,561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,825 : 278,054.82 = 159,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,825/278,054.82 = 159,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,825x = 278,054.82 × 159,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,825x = 44,313,051,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,313,051,675.95/201,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,561.76

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