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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,222.56, 306,106.83 and 154,140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,222.56, 306,106.83 and 154,140.26 is: 231,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,222.56 : 306,106.83 = 154,140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,222.56/306,106.83 = 154,140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,222.56x = 306,106.83 × 154,140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,222.56x = 47,183,386,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,183,386,363.98/204,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,039.05

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