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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,970.98, 278,617.46 and 154,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,970.98, 278,617.46 and 154,141.29 is: 212,636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,970.98 : 278,617.46 = 154,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,970.98/278,617.46 = 154,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,970.98x = 278,617.46 × 154,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,970.98x = 42,946,453,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,946,453,930.22/201,970.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,636.76

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