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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,898.01, 278,360.46 and 165,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,898.01, 278,360.46 and 165,465.32 is: 228,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,898.01 : 278,360.46 = 165,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,898.01/278,360.46 = 165,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,898.01x = 278,360.46 × 165,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,898.01x = 46,059,002,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,059,002,589.25/201,898.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,130.05

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