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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,934.15, 278,716.62 and 125,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,934.15, 278,716.62 and 125,510.96 is: 173,234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,934.15 : 278,716.62 = 125,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,934.15/278,716.62 = 125,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,934.15x = 278,716.62 × 125,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,934.15x = 34,981,991,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981,991,647.39/201,934.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,234.65

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