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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,731.40, 302,888.70 and 152,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,731.40, 302,888.70 and 152,159.40 is: 228,459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,731.40 : 302,888.70 = 152,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,731.40/302,888.70 = 152,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,731.40x = 302,888.70 × 152,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,731.40x = 46,087,362,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087,362,858.78/201,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,459.04

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