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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,446.88, 278,010.36 and 133,346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,446.88, 278,010.36 and 133,346.58 is: 184,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,446.88 : 278,010.36 = 133,346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,446.88/278,010.36 = 133,346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,446.88x = 278,010.36 × 133,346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,446.88x = 37,071,730,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,071,730,710.57/201,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,027.33

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