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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,317.98, 277,956.48 and 184,256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,317.98, 277,956.48 and 184,256.76 is: 254,400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,317.98 : 277,956.48 = 184,256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,317.98/277,956.48 = 184,256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,317.98x = 277,956.48 × 184,256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,317.98x = 51,215,360,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215,360,425.80/201,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,400.33

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