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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,229.40, 302,189.70 and 142,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,229.40, 302,189.70 and 142,477.40 is: 213,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,229.40 : 302,189.70 = 142,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,229.40/302,189.70 = 142,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,229.40x = 302,189.70 × 142,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,229.40x = 43,055,202,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,055,202,762.78/201,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,960.80

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