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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,551.55, 278,255.87 and 133,660.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,551.55, 278,255.87 and 133,660.19 is: 184,527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,551.55 : 278,255.87 = 133,660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,551.55/278,255.87 = 133,660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,551.55x = 278,255.87 × 133,660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,551.55x = 37,191,730,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191,730,393.24/201,551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,527.14

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