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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,015.40, 301,263.90 and 154,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,015.40, 301,263.90 and 154,035.40 is: 230,854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,015.40 : 301,263.90 = 154,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,015.40/301,263.90 = 154,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,015.40x = 301,263.90 × 154,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,015.40x = 46,405,305,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,405,305,342.06/201,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,854.48

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