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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,251.70, 301,877.55 and 181,206.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,251.70, 301,877.55 and 181,206.90 is: 271,810.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,251.70 : 301,877.55 = 181,206.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,251.70/301,877.55 = 181,206.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,251.70x = 301,877.55 × 181,206.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,251.70x = 54,702,295,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702,295,015.10/201,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,810.35

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