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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.30, 306,004.95 and 113,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.30, 306,004.95 and 113,801.70 is: 170,702.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.30 : 306,004.95 = 113,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.30/306,004.95 = 113,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.30x = 306,004.95 × 113,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.30x = 34,823,883,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823,883,518.42/204,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,702.55

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