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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,879.45, 302,327.10 and 201,879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,879.45, 302,327.10 and 201,879.45 is: 302,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,879.45 : 302,327.10 = 201,879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,879.45/302,327.10 = 201,879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,879.45x = 302,327.10 × 201,879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,879.45x = 61,033,628,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,033,628,668.10/201,879.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,327.10

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