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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,835.80, 310,253.70 and 154,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,835.80, 310,253.70 and 154,347.80 is: 231,521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,835.80 : 310,253.70 = 154,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,835.80/310,253.70 = 154,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,835.80x = 310,253.70 × 154,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,835.80x = 47,886,976,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886,976,036.86/206,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,521.70

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