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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,231.08, 301,846.30 and 53,487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,231.08, 301,846.30 and 53,487.08 is: 80,230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,231.08 : 301,846.30 = 53,487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,231.08/301,846.30 = 53,487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,231.08x = 301,846.30 × 53,487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,231.08x = 16,144,877,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144,877,195.80/201,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,230.53

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