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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,731.55, 278,129.39 and 165,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,731.55, 278,129.39 and 165,297.54 is: 227,897.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,731.55 : 278,129.39 = 165,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,731.55/278,129.39 = 165,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,731.55x = 278,129.39 × 165,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,731.55x = 45,974,103,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,974,103,142.21/201,731.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,897.44

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