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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,002.10, 306,003.15 and 121,058.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,002.10, 306,003.15 and 121,058.10 is: 181,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,002.10 : 306,003.15 = 121,058.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,002.10/306,003.15 = 121,058.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,002.10x = 306,003.15 × 121,058.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,002.10x = 37,044,159,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,159,933.02/204,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,587.15

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