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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,727.40, 302,882.70 and 152,155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,727.40, 302,882.70 and 152,155.40 is: 228,453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,727.40 : 302,882.70 = 152,155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,727.40/302,882.70 = 152,155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,727.40x = 302,882.70 × 152,155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,727.40x = 46,085,238,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,085,238,371.58/201,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,453.04

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