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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,962.43, 301,266.14 and 153,788.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,962.43, 301,266.14 and 153,788.15 is: 230,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,962.43 : 301,266.14 = 153,788.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,962.43/301,266.14 = 153,788.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,962.43x = 301,266.14 × 153,788.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,962.43x = 46,331,160,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,331,160,052.97/200,962.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,546.38

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