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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,319.98, 277,959.24 and 184,258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,319.98, 277,959.24 and 184,258.76 is: 254,403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,319.98 : 277,959.24 = 184,258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,319.98/277,959.24 = 184,258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,319.98x = 277,959.24 × 184,258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,319.98x = 51,216,424,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,216,424,892.94/201,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,403.09

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