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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,227.40, 302,186.70 and 142,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,227.40, 302,186.70 and 142,475.40 is: 213,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,227.40 : 302,186.70 = 142,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,227.40/302,186.70 = 142,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,227.40x = 302,186.70 × 142,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,227.40x = 43,054,170,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054,170,957.18/201,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,957.80

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