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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,027.40, 301,281.90 and 154,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,027.40, 301,281.90 and 154,047.40 is: 230,872.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,027.40 : 301,281.90 = 154,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,027.40/301,281.90 = 154,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,027.40x = 301,281.90 × 154,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,027.40x = 46,411,693,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,411,693,362.06/201,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,872.47

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