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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,727.26, 302,307.69 and 159,421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,727.26, 302,307.69 and 159,421.35 is: 238,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,727.26 : 302,307.69 = 159,421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,727.26/302,307.69 = 159,421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,727.26x = 302,307.69 × 159,421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,727.26x = 48,194,300,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,194,300,055.18/201,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,908.22

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