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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,985.40, 301,218.90 and 154,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,985.40, 301,218.90 and 154,005.40 is: 230,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,985.40 : 301,218.90 = 154,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,985.40/301,218.90 = 154,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,985.40x = 301,218.90 × 154,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,985.40x = 46,389,337,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389,337,182.06/200,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,809.49

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