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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,509.20, 306,659.98 and 153,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,509.20, 306,659.98 and 153,441.04 is: 230,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,509.20 : 306,659.98 = 153,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,509.20/306,659.98 = 153,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,509.20x = 306,659.98 × 153,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,509.20x = 47,054,226,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,054,226,257.58/204,509.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,083.66

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