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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,191.92, 302,991.48 and 183,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,191.92, 302,991.48 and 183,256.08 is: 275,980.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,191.92 : 302,991.48 = 183,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,191.92/302,991.48 = 183,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,191.92x = 302,991.48 × 183,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,191.92x = 55,525,030,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,525,030,898.20/201,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,980.42

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