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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,878.80, 302,818.20 and 135,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,878.80, 302,818.20 and 135,523.60 is: 203,285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,878.80 : 302,818.20 = 135,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,878.80/302,818.20 = 135,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,878.80x = 302,818.20 × 135,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,878.80x = 41,039,012,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,039,012,609.52/201,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,285.40

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