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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,003.70, 306,005.55 and 200,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,003.70, 306,005.55 and 200,547.70 is: 300,821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,003.70 : 306,005.55 = 200,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,003.70/306,005.55 = 200,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,003.70x = 306,005.55 × 200,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,003.70x = 61,368,709,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,368,709,239.74/204,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,821.55

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