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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,318.98, 277,957.86 and 184,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,318.98, 277,957.86 and 184,257.76 is: 254,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,318.98 : 277,957.86 = 184,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,318.98/277,957.86 = 184,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,318.98x = 277,957.86 × 184,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,318.98x = 51,215,892,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215,892,657.99/201,318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,401.71

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