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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,878.02, 278,428.08 and 177,626.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,878.02, 278,428.08 and 177,626.62 is: 244,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,878.02 : 278,428.08 = 177,626.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,878.02/278,428.08 = 177,626.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,878.02x = 278,428.08 × 177,626.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,878.02x = 49,456,238,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,456,238,763.49/201,878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,980.80

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