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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,720.40, 301,080.60 and 153,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,720.40, 301,080.60 and 153,481.20 is: 230,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,720.40 : 301,080.60 = 153,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,720.40/301,080.60 = 153,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,720.40x = 301,080.60 × 153,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,720.40x = 46,210,211,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,210,211,784.72/200,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,221.80

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