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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,026.30, 306,039.45 and 154,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,026.30, 306,039.45 and 154,259.90 is: 231,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,026.30 : 306,039.45 = 154,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,026.30/306,039.45 = 154,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,026.30x = 306,039.45 × 154,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,026.30x = 47,209,614,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,209,614,953.06/204,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,389.85

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