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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,901.90, 302,512.65 and 159,619.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,901.90, 302,512.65 and 159,619.90 is: 239,160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,901.90 : 302,512.65 = 159,619.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,901.90/302,512.65 = 159,619.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,901.90x = 302,512.65 × 159,619.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,901.90x = 48,287,038,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287,038,941.74/201,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,160.89

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