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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,808.44, 278,204.74 and 141,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,808.44, 278,204.74 and 141,191.28 is: 194,640.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,808.44 : 278,204.74 = 141,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,808.44/278,204.74 = 141,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,808.44x = 278,204.74 × 141,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,808.44x = 39,280,083,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,083,342.67/201,808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,640.44

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