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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,813.44, 278,211.60 and 141,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,813.44, 278,211.60 and 141,196.28 is: 194,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,813.44 : 278,211.60 = 141,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,813.44/278,211.60 = 141,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,813.44x = 278,211.60 × 141,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,813.44x = 39,282,442,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,282,442,972.85/201,813.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,647.31

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