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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,596.80, 309,895.20 and 154,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,596.80, 309,895.20 and 154,108.80 is: 231,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,596.80 : 309,895.20 = 154,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,596.80/309,895.20 = 154,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,596.80x = 309,895.20 × 154,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,596.80x = 47,757,577,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757,577,397.76/206,596.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,163.20

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