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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,742.40, 301,113.60 and 153,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,742.40, 301,113.60 and 153,503.20 is: 230,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,742.40 : 301,113.60 = 153,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,742.40/301,113.60 = 153,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,742.40x = 301,113.60 × 153,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,742.40x = 46,221,901,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221,901,163.52/200,742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,254.80

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