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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,761.16, 302,744.39 and 154,677.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,761.16, 302,744.39 and 154,677.78 is: 232,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,761.16 : 302,744.39 = 154,677.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,761.16/302,744.39 = 154,677.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,761.16x = 302,744.39 × 154,677.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,761.16x = 46,827,830,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,827,830,152.65/201,761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,095.37

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