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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,974.70, 305,843.25 and 79,169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,974.70, 305,843.25 and 79,169.90 is: 118,708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,974.70 : 305,843.25 = 79,169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,974.70/305,843.25 = 79,169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,974.70x = 305,843.25 × 79,169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,974.70x = 24,213,579,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,213,579,518.18/203,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,708.74

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