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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,034.06, 301,338.81 and 153,545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,034.06, 301,338.81 and 153,545.74 is: 230,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,034.06 : 301,338.81 = 153,545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,034.06/301,338.81 = 153,545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,034.06x = 301,338.81 × 153,545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,034.06x = 46,269,289,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,269,289,818.82/201,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,156.47

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