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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,425.40, 301,878.90 and 154,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,425.40, 301,878.90 and 154,445.40 is: 231,469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,425.40 : 301,878.90 = 154,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,425.40/301,878.90 = 154,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,425.40x = 301,878.90 × 154,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,425.40x = 46,623,807,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623,807,462.06/201,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,469.36

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