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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,031.80, 306,047.70 and 154,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,031.80, 306,047.70 and 154,265.40 is: 231,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,031.80 : 306,047.70 = 154,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,031.80/306,047.70 = 154,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,031.80x = 306,047.70 × 154,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,031.80x = 47,212,570,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212,570,859.58/204,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,398.10

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