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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,941.80, 305,912.70 and 154,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,941.80, 305,912.70 and 154,175.40 is: 231,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,941.80 : 305,912.70 = 154,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,941.80/305,912.70 = 154,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,941.80x = 305,912.70 × 154,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,941.80x = 47,164,212,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,164,212,887.58/203,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,263.10

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