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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,265.40, 301,638.90 and 154,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,265.40, 301,638.90 and 154,285.40 is: 231,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,265.40 : 301,638.90 = 154,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,265.40/301,638.90 = 154,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,265.40x = 301,638.90 × 154,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,265.40x = 46,538,478,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,538,478,342.06/201,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,229.40

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