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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,364.80, 306,547.20 and 154,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,364.80, 306,547.20 and 154,598.40 is: 231,897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,364.80 : 306,547.20 = 154,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,364.80/306,547.20 = 154,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,364.80x = 306,547.20 × 154,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,364.80x = 47,391,706,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,391,706,644.48/204,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,897.60

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