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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,207.74, 301,578.33 and 189,543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,207.74, 301,578.33 and 189,543.74 is: 284,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,207.74 : 301,578.33 = 189,543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,207.74/301,578.33 = 189,543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,207.74x = 301,578.33 × 189,543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,207.74x = 57,162,284,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162,284,571.15/201,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,095.85

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