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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,187.39, 302,984.69 and 183,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,187.39, 302,984.69 and 183,251.56 is: 275,973.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,187.39 : 302,984.69 = 183,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,187.39/302,984.69 = 183,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,187.39x = 302,984.69 × 183,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,187.39x = 55,522,417,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522,417,098.62/201,187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,973.64

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