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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,913, 302,956.96 and 108,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,913, 302,956.96 and 108,309.40 is: 162,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,913 : 302,956.96 = 108,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,913/302,956.96 = 108,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,913x = 302,956.96 × 108,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,913x = 32,813,086,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813,086,563.42/201,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,511.01

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