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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,614.83, 305,110.53 and 85,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,614.83, 305,110.53 and 85,221.72 is: 127,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,614.83 : 305,110.53 = 85,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,614.83/305,110.53 = 85,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,614.83x = 305,110.53 × 85,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,614.83x = 26,002,044,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,002,044,156.71/203,614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,702.11

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