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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,456.42, 300,467.28 and 100,375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,456.42, 300,467.28 and 100,375.34 is: 150,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,456.42 : 300,467.28 = 100,375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,456.42/300,467.28 = 100,375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,456.42x = 300,467.28 × 100,375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,456.42x = 30,159,505,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159,505,388.88/200,456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,454.18

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