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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,724.40, 302,878.20 and 152,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,724.40, 302,878.20 and 152,152.40 is: 228,448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,724.40 : 302,878.20 = 152,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,724.40/302,878.20 = 152,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,724.40x = 302,878.20 × 152,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,724.40x = 46,083,645,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083,645,037.68/201,724.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,448.54

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