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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,660.78, 305,129.73 and 85,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,660.78, 305,129.73 and 85,071.14 is: 127,455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,660.78 : 305,129.73 = 85,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,660.78/305,129.73 = 85,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,660.78x = 305,129.73 × 85,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,660.78x = 25,957,733,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,957,733,978.99/203,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,455.73

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