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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,143.80, 304,715.70 and 150,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,143.80, 304,715.70 and 150,655.80 is: 225,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,143.80 : 304,715.70 = 150,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,143.80/304,715.70 = 150,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,143.80x = 304,715.70 × 150,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,143.80x = 45,907,187,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,907,187,556.06/203,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,983.70

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