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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,005.70, 315,008.55 and 201,257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,005.70, 315,008.55 and 201,257.70 is: 301,886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,005.70 : 315,008.55 = 201,257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,005.70/315,008.55 = 201,257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,005.70x = 315,008.55 × 201,257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,005.70x = 63,397,896,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,397,896,253.34/210,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,886.55

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