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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,023.80, 306,035.70 and 154,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,023.80, 306,035.70 and 154,257.40 is: 231,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,023.80 : 306,035.70 = 154,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,023.80/306,035.70 = 154,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,023.80x = 306,035.70 × 154,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,023.80x = 47,208,271,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,208,271,389.18/204,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,386.10

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