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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,663.53, 307,101.90 and 154,728.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,663.53, 307,101.90 and 154,728.88 is: 232,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,663.53 : 307,101.90 = 154,728.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,663.53/307,101.90 = 154,728.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,663.53x = 307,101.90 × 154,728.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,663.53x = 47,517,533,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,517,533,032.87/204,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,173.92

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