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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,001.60, 306,067.20 and 91,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,001.60, 306,067.20 and 91,638.40 is: 137,486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,001.60 : 306,067.20 = 91,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,001.60/306,067.20 = 91,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,001.60x = 306,067.20 × 91,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,001.60x = 28,047,508,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,508,500.48/204,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,486.71

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