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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,770.40, 301,155.60 and 154,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,770.40, 301,155.60 and 154,114.40 is: 231,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,770.40 : 301,155.60 = 154,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,770.40/301,155.60 = 154,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,770.40x = 301,155.60 × 154,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,770.40x = 46,412,414,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,412,414,600.64/200,770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,171.60

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