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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,227.90, 302,187.45 and 142,475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,227.90, 302,187.45 and 142,475.90 is: 213,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,227.90 : 302,187.45 = 142,475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,227.90/302,187.45 = 142,475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,227.90x = 302,187.45 × 142,475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,227.90x = 43,054,428,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054,428,907.46/201,227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,958.55

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