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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,921.80, 305,882.70 and 154,155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,921.80, 305,882.70 and 154,155.40 is: 231,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,921.80 : 305,882.70 = 154,155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,921.80/305,882.70 = 154,155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,921.80x = 305,882.70 × 154,155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,921.80x = 47,153,469,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,153,469,971.58/203,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,233.10

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