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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,543.30, 309,814.95 and 154,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,543.30, 309,814.95 and 154,055.30 is: 231,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,543.30 : 309,814.95 = 154,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,543.30/309,814.95 = 154,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,543.30x = 309,814.95 × 154,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,543.30x = 47,728,635,066.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,728,635,066.74/206,543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,082.95

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