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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,541.44, 277,835.52 and 133,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,541.44, 277,835.52 and 133,444.16 is: 183,959.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,541.44 : 277,835.52 = 133,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,541.44/277,835.52 = 133,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,541.44x = 277,835.52 × 133,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,541.44x = 37,075,527,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,075,527,584.56/201,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,959.82

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