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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,002.60, 306,003.90 and 151,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,002.60, 306,003.90 and 151,514.60 is: 227,271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,002.60 : 306,003.90 = 151,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,002.60/306,003.90 = 151,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,002.60x = 306,003.90 × 151,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,002.60x = 46,364,058,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364,058,506.94/204,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,271.90

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