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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,614.70, 302,422.05 and 154,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,614.70, 302,422.05 and 154,958.70 is: 232,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,614.70 : 302,422.05 = 154,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,614.70/302,422.05 = 154,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,614.70x = 302,422.05 × 154,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,614.70x = 46,862,927,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,862,927,719.34/201,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,438.05

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