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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,378.34, 277,942.35 and 153,546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,378.34, 277,942.35 and 153,546.22 is: 211,924.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,378.34 : 277,942.35 = 153,546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,378.34/277,942.35 = 153,546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,378.34x = 277,942.35 × 153,546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,378.34x = 42,676,997,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,676,997,220.42/201,378.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,924.47

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