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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,862.30, 310,293.45 and 154,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,862.30, 310,293.45 and 154,374.30 is: 231,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,862.30 : 310,293.45 = 154,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,862.30/310,293.45 = 154,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,862.30x = 310,293.45 × 154,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,862.30x = 47,901,334,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,901,334,138.34/206,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,561.45

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