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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,044.98, 278,719.65 and 154,215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,044.98, 278,719.65 and 154,215.29 is: 212,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,044.98 : 278,719.65 = 154,215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,044.98/278,719.65 = 154,215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,044.98x = 278,719.65 × 154,215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,044.98x = 42,982,831,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982,831,653.45/202,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,738.92

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