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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,520.30, 309,780.45 and 154,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,520.30, 309,780.45 and 154,032.30 is: 231,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,520.30 : 309,780.45 = 154,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,520.30/309,780.45 = 154,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,520.30x = 309,780.45 × 154,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,520.30x = 47,716,195,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716,195,208.54/206,520.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,048.45

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