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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,774.70, 305,990.10 and 153,911.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,774.70, 305,990.10 and 153,911.10 is: 231,114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,774.70 : 305,990.10 = 153,911.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,774.70/305,990.10 = 153,911.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,774.70x = 305,990.10 × 153,911.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,774.70x = 47,095,272,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,095,272,880.11/203,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,114.43

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