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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,012.40, 301,259.40 and 154,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,012.40, 301,259.40 and 154,032.40 is: 230,849.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,012.40 : 301,259.40 = 154,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,012.40/301,259.40 = 154,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,012.40x = 301,259.40 × 154,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,012.40x = 46,403,708,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,403,708,404.56/201,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,849.98

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