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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,412.10, 302,215.35 and 142,120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,412.10, 302,215.35 and 142,120.10 is: 213,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,412.10 : 302,215.35 = 142,120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,412.10/302,215.35 = 142,120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,412.10x = 302,215.35 × 142,120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,412.10x = 42,950,875,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950,875,763.54/201,412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,248.74

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