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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,908.80, 305,863.20 and 154,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,908.80, 305,863.20 and 154,142.40 is: 231,213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,908.80 : 305,863.20 = 154,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,908.80/305,863.20 = 154,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,908.80x = 305,863.20 × 154,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,908.80x = 47,146,487,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,146,487,719.68/203,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,213.60

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