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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,876.30, 310,314.45 and 154,388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,876.30, 310,314.45 and 154,388.30 is: 231,582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,876.30 : 310,314.45 = 154,388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,876.30/310,314.45 = 154,388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,876.30x = 310,314.45 × 154,388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,876.30x = 47,908,920,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,908,920,400.94/206,876.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,582.45

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