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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,541.40, 305,603.70 and 153,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,541.40, 305,603.70 and 153,969.40 is: 231,174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,541.40 : 305,603.70 = 153,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,541.40/305,603.70 = 153,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,541.40x = 305,603.70 × 153,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,541.40x = 47,053,618,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053,618,326.78/203,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,174.68

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