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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,623.40, 305,726.70 and 154,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,623.40, 305,726.70 and 154,051.40 is: 231,297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,623.40 : 305,726.70 = 154,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,623.40/305,726.70 = 154,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,623.40x = 305,726.70 × 154,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,623.40x = 47,097,626,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,626,152.38/203,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,297.71

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